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Quilt Binding Calculator

Binding strips needed for a finished quilt.

Compute the inches of binding required (perimeter + overlap), the number of 2½-inch strips needed cut from a 42-inch wide fabric, and the total fabric required for the binding.

Daniel Oh By Daniel Oh
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

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Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Perimeter_in = 2 · (length_in + width_in). Strips = ceil((perimeter + 12) / strip_length).

In depth

Compute the inches of binding required (perimeter + overlap), the number of 2½-inch strips needed cut from a 42-inch wide fabric, and the total fabric required for the binding.