California King size quilt: dimensions and fabric
A california king mattress is 72 × 84 in (183 × 213 cm). The quilt size depends on how far it hangs over the sides and whether it tucks under the pillows.
| Style | Drop | Finished quilt |
|---|---|---|
| Coverlet (no pillow tuck) | 12" | 96 × 96 in (244 × 244 cm) |
| Comforter with pillow tuck | 12" + 10" tuck | 96 × 106 in (244 × 269 cm) |
| Bedspread to the floor | 21" + 10" tuck | 114 × 115 in (290 × 292 cm) |
Fabric for a 96 × 106 in quilt
| Part | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Backing, 44/45" cotton | 8 3/4 yd | 3 panels, horizontal seams, 4" extra each side |
| Backing, 108" wide | 3 1/4 yd | one piece, no seams |
| Binding | 7/8 yd | 11 strips × 2½" |
| Batting | King package | needs 102 × 112" |
| Quilt top (rough) | about 8.25 yd | simple patchwork, area + 20% for seams and offcuts |
Different drop or your own mattress size? Use the quilt size calculator, then the backing and binding calculators.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a california king quilt?
A california king mattress is 72 × 84 inches. With a 12 inch drop and a 10 inch pillow tuck the quilt is 96 × 106 inches. A shorter coverlet is 96 × 96 inches.
How much fabric do I need for a california king size quilt?
For a 96 × 106 inch quilt you need about 8 3/4 yards of 44/45 inch fabric for the backing (or 3 1/4 yards of 108 inch wide backing) and 7/8 yard for binding. The top depends on the pattern; a simple patchwork top needs roughly 8.25 yards in total.
Quilt sizes by bed
- Crib size quilt
- Twin size quilt
- Twin XL size quilt
- Full / Double size quilt
- Queen size quilt
- King size quilt
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