Full size quilt dimensions
A full quilt is 84" × 96". A full mattress is 54" × 75", so this size hangs 15" over each side and 15" over the foot, with 6" left to tuck over the pillows.
A full mattress, also called a double, is 16" wider than a twin and the same length. Full and queen quilts are often sold as one size; a queen quilt on a full bed hangs 3" lower on each side.
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Full quilt sizes for a longer or shorter drop
The drop is how far the quilt hangs past the mattress. Measure from the top of your mattress down to where you want the quilt to stop; most mattresses today are 10" to 14" deep. Add the drop to both sides for the width and once for the length, then add 10" if the quilt should tuck over the pillows.
| Drop | Quilt size | With a 10" pillow tuck |
|---|---|---|
| 10" | 74" × 85" | 74" × 95" |
| 12" | 78" × 87" | 78" × 97" |
| 15" | 84" × 90" | 84" × 100" |
| 18" | 90" × 93" | 90" × 103" |
| 21" | 96" × 96" | 96" × 106" |
Blocks for a 84" × 96" quilt
Blocks keep their size and the count changes, so the quilt lands near 84" × 96" rather than on it. Each row is worked out with a 4" border; the second column adds 2" sashing between the blocks.
| Block | Side by side | Finished | With 2" sashing | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6" | 13 × 15, 195 blocks | 86" × 98" | 9 × 11, 99 blocks | 82" × 98" |
| 8" | 10 × 11, 110 blocks | 88" × 96" | 7 × 9, 63 blocks | 80" × 100" |
| 9" | 8 × 10, 80 blocks | 80" × 98" | 7 × 8, 56 blocks | 87" × 98" |
| 10" | 8 × 9, 72 blocks | 88" × 98" | 6 × 7, 42 blocks | 82" × 94" |
| 12" | 6 × 7, 42 blocks | 80" × 92" | 5 × 6, 30 blocks | 80" × 94" |
| 14" | 5 × 6, 30 blocks | 78" × 92" | 5 × 5, 25 blocks | 90" × 90" |
| 16" | 5 × 6, 30 blocks | 88" × 104" | 4 × 5, 20 blocks | 82" × 100" |
How much fabric for a full quilt
The top of a 84" × 96" quilt covers 8,064 square inches, which is 5.3 yards of 42" fabric before a single seam. Seams, triangles and 10% extra for straightening and mistakes bring the six patterns below to between 9¾ yd and 12¾ yd for the top, binding included.
| Pattern | Finished | Blocks | Top and binding | Backing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Star | 80" × 94" | 30 | 9¾ yd | 7½ yd |
| Log Cabin | 88" × 98" | 72 | 12¾ yd | 8 yd |
| Nine Patch | 84" × 96" | 195 | 10¼ yd | 7¾ yd |
| Half-Square Triangle | 84" × 96" | 195 | 10½ yd | 7¾ yd |
| Double Irish Chain | 88" × 98" | 72 | 10½ yd | 8 yd |
| Rail Fence | 84" × 96" | 195 | 10 yd | 7¾ yd |
42" fabric, ¼" seams, 10% extra, each fabric rounded up to the next ¼ yard. Backing is 42" fabric with 4" extra on every side.
Backing, batting and binding for a 84" × 96" quilt
| What to buy | How it goes together | |
|---|---|---|
| Backing, 42" fabric | 7¾ yd | 3 panels 92" long, seams across, for a 92" × 104" backing |
| Backing, 108" wide | 2¾ yd | One piece, no seams |
| Batting | King, 120" × 120" | Covers the 92" × 104" the backing needs |
| Binding | ¾ yd | 9 strips 2½" × WOF, joined into 372" |
The backing, batting and binding calculators work these out for any size, and the binding guide shows how to sew it on.
Resize any quilt to a full bed
Quiltspiration adds or removes blocks and recalculates every yard, in your own fabric.