Compare calculators
Both calculators run independently β change the inputs on either side to compare results.
Sewing
Fabric Yardage Calculator
Calculate the total yardage of fabric to buy for a sewing project based on project dimensions and fabric bolt width. Use it before purchasing to avoid running short mid-project or over-buying expensive fabric.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Sewing
Quilt Backing Calculator
Calculate yardage of quilt backing fabric required including the overhang needed for longarm quilting or stretching on a frame. Use it before purchasing backing to avoid trips back to the fabric store mid-project.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Fabric Yardage Calculator | Quilt Backing Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sewing | Sewing |
| Inputs required | 3 | 4 |
| Result | Fabric Needed (yards) | Backing Fabric Needed (yards) |
| What it does | Calculate the total yardage of fabric to buy for a sewing project based on project dimensions and fabric bolt width. Use it before purchasing to avoid running short mid-project or over-buying expensive fabric. | Calculate yardage of quilt backing fabric required including the overhang needed for longarm quilting or stretching on a frame. Use it before purchasing backing to avoid trips back to the fabric store mid-project. |