Does this include sales tax?
No. Sales tax varies by location and is not included in this estimate.
Free quilting calculator
Fabric Cost Calculator
Estimate your quilting fabric budget by entering the yardage you need and the price per yard. This calculator helps you compare fabrics and plan spending before you visit the fabric store.
Result
Fabric cost estimate
Total cost: $42.00 for 1 cut of 3.5 yards.
- Yardage per cut
- 3.5 yards
- Price per yard
- $12.00
- Subtotal per cut
- $42.00
- Quantity
- 1
- Grand total
- $42.00
This is a simple yardage-cost estimate. Actual cost may vary with sales, coupons, shipping, or bulk discounts.
Formula
Total cost = yardage per cut × price per yard × quantity. Simple multiplication gives you a quick fabric budget estimate.
Example calculation
If you need 3.5 yards at $12 per yard, the subtotal is $42.00 per cut.
Results are planning estimates. Always round up when buying fabric, especially for directional prints, shrinkage, fussy cutting, or cutting mistakes.
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Frequently asked questions
Does this include shipping?
No. Add shipping costs separately if ordering online.
What is a typical price per yard for quilting cotton?
Quilting cotton often ranges from $10 to $16 per yard in U.S. stores, with sales and discounts lowering the price.
Can I use this for backing fabric?
Yes. Enter the backing yardage from the backing calculator and the price per yard for that fabric.