Quilt Sizes
Full / Double Quilt Size
Standard full quilt dimensions: 80″ wide × 96″ long (203×244 cm, or 6.67×8.00 ft).
Full / Double Quilt at a Glance
Who Is a Full / Double Quilt For?
Full / double quilts cover a 54×75" full mattress — wider than a twin but shorter than a queen. They're the size of choice for guest rooms, teen bedrooms, RV beds, and studio-apartment Murphy beds. The standard 80×96" finished size gives a 13-inch drop on the sides and a 21-inch drop at the foot, plus enough length to tuck under the pillows.
- ✓Guest room beds
- ✓Teen bedrooms (transition from twin)
- ✓RV mattresses
- ✓Studio apartments
Full / Double Quilt Size Variations
Not every full quilt is the same size. These are the common variations published in modern quilt pattern books:
| Variation | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Snug full | 78″ | 90″ |
| Standard full | 80″ | 96″ |
| Generous full | 86″ | 100″ |
The History of the Full / Double Quilt
The 'double bed' (54" wide) was the standard American adult bed from 1900 until the 1950s, when post-war prosperity drove a shift to queen-size sleeping. Pattern books from that era list 'double quilts' at 78×90" — slightly smaller than the modern 80×96" because mattresses were thinner before the 1980s. Full and double are the same size today; double is the older term.
Sizing Considerations
- 1Full and double are the same size — 54×75" mattress, 80×96" quilt
- 2Backing requires piecing — 80" is wider than a single 42" WOF and a single 90" wide-back works only if you trim aggressively
- 3Consider 108" wide-back fabric — 3 yards covers a full quilt with no seam
- 4Most pattern books do NOT include a 'full' variant — they offer twin and queen. You'll often need to size a queen pattern down or a twin pattern up
- 5For RV mattresses (typically 53×75"), make the quilt 78×90" to avoid bunching against walls
International Full / Double Quilt Sizes
United Kingdom
~203 × 244 cm
80×96" converts to ~203×244 cm. UK 'double' bed quilts are typically 200×220 cm — close to US full but slightly shorter.
Australia / NZ
~203 × 244 cm
Australian double quilts are typically 180×210 cm, noticeably smaller than US full size.
Full / Double Quilt Fabric Needs
Use the yardage calculator for an exact estimate by pattern type, or the backing calculator to see whether you need pieced backing or 108″ wide-back fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard size of a full quilt?+
A standard full / double quilt measures 80 inches wide by 96 inches long (80×96"). This fits a 54×75" full mattress with about 13 inches of drop on each side and 21 inches at the foot, plus a pillow tuck.
Is a full quilt the same as a double?+
Yes — in the United States, 'full' and 'double' refer to the same mattress size (54×75") and the same quilt size (80×96"). 'Double' is the older term, used in pattern books published before 1980; 'full' is the modern marketing term.
What's the difference between a full and queen quilt?+
A queen quilt is 10 inches wider (90" vs 80") and 12 inches longer (108" vs 96") than a full quilt. The mattress underneath is also bigger — queen is 60×80", full is 54×75". A queen quilt will hang to the floor on a full bed; a full quilt will leave a queen mattress partly exposed.
How much fabric do I need for a full quilt?+
Plan for 12–16 yards total: about 5–7 yards for the quilt top, 6 yards for backing (pieced) or 3 yards of 108" wide-back fabric, and ¾ yard for binding. Specific pattern requirements vary by complexity.
What size is a full quilt in cm?+
A standard 80×96" full / double quilt measures approximately 203×244 cm. UK double quilts (200×220 cm) and Australian double quilts (180×210 cm) are slightly smaller because the mattresses are slightly smaller in those markets.
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