Throw quilts are larger than lap quilt patterns. At a minimum, your throw quilt should be 40 inches wide and at maximum, it should be 80 inches long.Click to see full answer. In this regard, what is the average size of a quilt? Standard Quilt Sizes Bed Type Mattress Size (inches) Coverlet 16 inch drop Twin XL 39 x 80 71 x 96 Full 54 x 75 86 x 91 Queen 60 x 80 92 x 96 King 78 x 80 110 x 96 Likewise, how many squares do I need for a throw quilt? I landed within the dimensions of a standard throw sized quilt with 15 rows of 12 blocks (all five inch blocks). In respect to this, how much fabric do I need for a throw quilt? The 60 triangles divided by the two each square yields means 30 squares are required. Most quilting fabric has a usable width of about 40 inches, often a bit more. Divide 40 inches by 3-7/8 inches, the size of your squares. The answer, 10.32, is the number of 3-7/8 inch cuts you can make across the width of the fabric.What is a queen size quilt measurement?Crib 23×46″ 45×60″ Twin 39×75″ 72×90″ Double (or Full) 54×75″ 81×96″ Queen 60×80″ 90×108″ King 76×80″ 120×120″ California King 72×84″ *Note: Batting sizes refer to commercially available, precut batts.