Blanket Sizes Chart: Throws, Bed Blankets, Baby, Weighted and Quilts
Standard dimensions for throws, bed blankets, baby blankets, weighted blankets, quilts and bedspreads, and how to work out the size that gives the overhang you want.
A standard throw blanket is about 50 × 60 in (127 × 152 cm). Bed blankets are sized to the mattress: about 66 × 90 in (168 × 229 cm) for a twin, 80 × 90 in (203 × 229 cm) for a full, 90 × 90 in (229 × 229 cm) for a queen and 108 × 90 in (274 × 229 cm) for a king.
- Throw
- 50 × 60 in
- Twin
- 66 × 90 in
- Queen
- 90 × 90 in
- King
- 108 × 90 in
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Bed blanket sizes
A bed blanket is a single layer of wool, cotton, fleece or acrylic, lighter than a comforter. It is usually cut a little smaller than a comforter for the same bed, because it is often tucked in at the sides and foot.
| Bed | Inches | Centimeters | Common range (in) | Drop each side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 66 × 90 | 168 × 229 | 60–66 × 85–90 | 14 in |
| Twin XL | 66 × 96 | 168 × 244 | 66 × 90–100 | 14 in |
| Full | 80 × 90 | 203 × 229 | 76–84 × 85–90 | 13 in |
| Queen (full/queen) | 90 × 90 | 229 × 229 | 86–90 × 90–100 | 15 in |
| King | 108 × 90 | 274 × 229 | 100–108 × 90–100 | 16 in |
| California king | 104 × 96 | 264 × 244 | 100–108 × 94–100 | 16 in |
The drop column is the blanket width minus the mattress width, halved. With 13 to 16 in on each side, a standard bed blanket covers a mattress up to about 12 in thick and tucks in under a thinner one. For mattress widths and thicknesses, see the mattress size chart and the mattress depth guide.
Throw blanket sizes
Throws are made for sofas, chairs and the foot of a bed, so they are sized to a person rather than to furniture. A 50 × 60 in throw covers one seated adult from shoulders to feet.
| Type | Inches | Centimeters | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lap blanket | 36 × 48 | 91 × 122 | Wheelchairs, armchairs, travel |
| Standard throw | 50 × 60 | 127 × 152 | One person on a sofa |
| Square throw | 50 × 50 or 60 × 60 | 127 or 152 square | Draping over a sofa arm or chair back |
| Large throw | 60 × 70 | 152 × 178 | Taller adults, lying down |
| Oversized throw | 60 × 80 | 152 × 203 | Two people sharing, or a twin bed topper |
At the foot of a bed, a 50 × 60 in throw folded in half lengthwise (25 × 60 in) spans exactly the width of a 60-in queen; a king needs an oversized throw or a full blanket folded in thirds. On an 84-in three-seat sofa, a standard throw draped over one arm leaves most of the seat clear; see sofa dimensions for common sofa widths.
Baby and toddler blanket sizes
| Type | Inches | Centimeters | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security blanket (lovey) | 12 × 12 to 16 × 16 | 30 to 41 square | Comfort object, not for sleep under 12 months |
| Receiving blanket | 30 × 30 to 40 × 40 | 76 to 102 square | Holding, burping, changing |
| Swaddle (muslin) | 47 × 47 | 120 × 120 | Swaddling newborns |
| Stroller / car seat | 30 × 40 | 76 × 102 | Covering over harness straps |
| Crib / toddler blanket | 36 × 45 to 40 × 60 | 91 × 114 to 102 × 152 | Toddler beds after 12 months |
The American Academy of Pediatrics advises keeping blankets, pillows and other soft bedding out of an infant's sleep space for the first 12 months, and the CPSC gives the same advice. Use a fitted crib sheet and a wearable blanket (sleep sack) instead. Car seat covers should go over the buckled harness, never between the baby and the straps.
A crib mattress is about 28 × 52 in; the full crib and mattress dimensions are in the crib size guide. Floor play mats are a separate category, with their own sizes in the play mat guide.
Weighted blanket sizes
Weighted blankets are sized to the sleeper, not the bed. They are meant to rest on top of the body without hanging over the sides, because the weight pulls an overhanging blanket onto the floor.
| Size | Inches | Centimeters | Typical weights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child | 36 × 48 | 91 × 122 | 5–7 lb (2.3–3.2 kg) |
| Single adult (throw) | 48 × 72 | 122 × 183 | 10–20 lb (4.5–9.1 kg) |
| Queen (two people) | 60 × 80 | 152 × 203 | 15–25 lb (6.8–11.3 kg) |
| King (two people) | 80 × 87 | 203 × 221 | 20–30 lb (9.1–13.6 kg) |
Manufacturers commonly suggest a blanket of about 10% of the user's body weight, rounded to the nearest available size: a 150 lb (68 kg) adult would choose 15 lb (6.8 kg). This is a sizing convention, not a medical standard. A shared queen or king weighted blanket spreads its weight over two people, so each feels less of it.
Weighted blankets are not suitable for infants, and many labels set a minimum age or body weight for children. A child should be able to remove the blanket on their own.
Quilts, coverlets and bedspreads
These three top layers differ mainly in how far they hang. A coverlet stops around the bottom of the mattress, a quilt is similar, and a bedspread reaches the floor.
| Bed | Quilt (in) | Quilt (cm) | Bedspread (in) | Bedspread (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 70 × 90 | 178 × 229 | 81 × 110 | 206 × 279 |
| Full | 85 × 108 | 216 × 274 | 96 × 110 | 244 × 279 |
| Queen | 90 × 108 | 229 × 274 | 102 × 118 | 259 × 300 |
| King | 108 × 108 | 274 × 274 | 118 × 118 | 300 × 300 |
Quilt sizes are the finished sizes quilters commonly use for a bed-covering quilt; store-bought quilts are often a few inches smaller. Bedspread sizes follow from simple arithmetic: a bed whose mattress top sits about 21 in off the floor needs 42 in added to the mattress width (21 in each side), so a queen needs 60 + 42 = 102 in. The extra length covers the foot drop and a tuck under the pillows.
Comforters and duvets are thicker and are sized differently; their dimensions are on the comforter size chart.
How to work out the blanket size you need
- Choose the drop. Tucked in: mattress depth plus 4 to 6 in. Hanging loose: about the mattress depth. To the floor: the height of the mattress top.
- Width = mattress width + 2 × drop. A 54-in full with a 12-in drop needs 78 in.
- Length = mattress length + drop at the foot, plus about 10 in if you fold the top back over the sheet.
- Convert if needed: multiply inches by 2.54 for centimeters, or by 25.4 for millimeters. A 90 × 90 in blanket is 2,286 × 2,286 mm.
Standard flat sheets are cut to about the same width as the matching blanket (66, 81, 90 and 108 in for twin, full, queen and king), so the sheet can fold back over the blanket's top edge. Flat sheet sizes are on the bed sheet size chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is a regular blanket size?
There is no single regular size. For a sofa, the usual throw is 50 × 60 in (127 × 152 cm). For a bed, the blanket should match the mattress: 66 × 90 in for a twin, 90 × 90 in for a queen and 108 × 90 in for a king.
What size blanket fits a queen bed with a 12-inch overhang?
Add 12 in to each side of the 60-in mattress width and 12 in to its 80-in length: 84 × 92 in (213 × 234 cm). A standard 90 × 90 in queen blanket gives 15 in on each side and 10 in at the foot.
What blanket size is used for a double bed?
A US double (full) bed uses a full blanket, about 80 × 90 in (203 × 229 cm). Many brands sell a full/queen blanket of 90 × 90 in that fits both. In the UK, a double duvet is 200 × 200 cm.
How big is a baby blanket?
Receiving blankets are about 30 × 30 to 40 × 40 in (76 to 102 cm square), muslin swaddles about 47 × 47 in (120 cm square), and stroller or security blankets about 30 × 40 in (76 × 102 cm). Babies under 12 months should sleep without loose blankets.
What size is a square blanket?
Square blankets are common in baby sizes (30 to 47 in square) and as throws of about 50 × 50 in or 60 × 60 in (127 or 152 cm square). Full/queen and queen bed blankets are also close to square at about 90 × 90 in.