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Both calculators run independently β change the inputs on either side to compare results.
Sewing
Quilt Backing Calculator
Determines how many yards of backing fabric to buy for any quilt, accounting for overhang, piecing seams, and pre-wash shrinkage. Use it before shopping to avoid running short.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Sewing
Quilt Backing Calculator
Calculates the number of fabric panels needed to back a quilt of any size, including overhang and a 1-inch seam buffer per panel. Use it when planning backing layout before cutting fabric.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Quilt Backing Calculator | Quilt Backing Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sewing | Sewing |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Backing Fabric Needed (yards) | Backing Fabric Needed (yards) |
| What it does | Determines how many yards of backing fabric to buy for any quilt, accounting for overhang, piecing seams, and pre-wash shrinkage. Use it before shopping to avoid running short. | Calculates the number of fabric panels needed to back a quilt of any size, including overhang and a 1-inch seam buffer per panel. Use it when planning backing layout before cutting fabric. |