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Published February 23, 2022

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Blanket Sizes and Dimensions Guide 2023

Complete guide to blanket sizes and dimensions for every bed type. Find the perfect blanket size for twin, full, queen, king, and California king beds with our comprehensive sizing chart.

Nectar Editorial Team

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Blanket Sizes and Dimensions Guide 2022 Speciality Blanket Sizes Blanket Sizes for Standard Mattresses Which Blanket Size Is Right for You?

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Blanket Sizes and Dimensions Guide 2022

Remember the time when you along with all your friends would just get under one cozy blanket and spend endless hours watching Harry Potter or Avenger series? A blanket is exactly what you need during your Netflix and Chill sessions. Yes, a blanket is directly connected to our moods and emotions. Returning home after a hustling day at work, all you want then is to snuggle with your partner under that blanket. Just got the good news that you’re pregnant? You immediately rush to get the cutest-looking blanket for your little one. Visiting mountains? But you still need to carry that old yet nostalgic blanket with you.

Blanket Type	Dimensions (inches)	Dimensions (cm)
Lovey	12 inches by 12 inches	30 cm by 30 cm
Baby	14 inches by 16 inches	36 cm by 41 cm
Cradle	14 inches by 30 inches	36 cm by 76 cm
Premie	18 inches by 24 inches	46 cm by 61 cm
Stroller	22-30 inches by 30-36 inches	51-76 cm by 76-91 cm
Lapghan	36 inches by 48 inches	91 cm by 122 cm
Receiving	40 inches by 40 inches	102 cm by 102 cm
Crib	45 inches by 60 inches	114 cm by 152 cm
Throw	50 inches by 60 inches	127 cm by 152 cm
Afghan	50 inches by 65 inches	127 cm by 165 cm
Twin	65 inches by 90 inches	165 cm by 229 cm
Double	85 inches by 90 inches	216 cm by 229 cm
Queen	90 inches by 90-100 inches	229 cm by 229-254 cm
King	108 inches by 90-100 inches	274 cm by 229-254 cm

Speciality Blanket Sizes

There are tons of blanket sizes that you need to know before purchasing the perfect one. Each blanket is curated for a particular need, and below are those needs defined to help you out.

Lovey Blanket Size

Do you often see newborn babies playing with an adorable crocheted piece fixed with a unicorn head or similar, and you just go ‘Awwww’? Well, that is what a lovey blanket is. Also called a security blanket, it ensures a reassuring feel to the child as if their parents accompany them. The bonus being the baby gets an object to play with and instantaneously receives psychological support in certain unaccustomed situations. Ideal for babies and toddlers, lovey blankets are security blankets measuring 12 by 12 inches. AAP recommends that you should let babies of a year or above to sleep in lovey blankets.

Baby Blanket Size

During our visits to the shopping malls, most of us pause right before the ‘kids’ section and gaze at the cutest and softest little blankets laid in a row. We feel like grabbing one of them, but alas! We’ve grown to be adults. Sigh!To cut it down, baby blankets are exactly those colorful little pieces curated for babies and act as safety blankets. It measures 14 by 16 inches and is generally crocheted. It gives the baby the much-needed warmth and support. These blankets are designed beautifully and come in a cluster of colors to cheer the baby up.

Cradle Blanket Size

You’ve just welcomed your baby home and doing everything possible to make them stay cheerful. Wondering what could add to their smile? Let us help you out. It is a comfy, cartoon-imprinted cradle blanket for them to sleep and play in peacefully. Cradle blankets measure 14 by 30 inches and are produced in innumerable shades. If your kid loves to play and is extremely active, then opt for a bright green or blue-colored blanket filled with dinosaurs, elephants, and more. They will surely love it!

Premie Blanket Size

Premie blanket is specially designed for premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Its measurement is 18 by 24 inches and made of extremely soft baby fingering yarn (specially curated for babies), providing an extra snuggly feel as if they are still in the womb. This blanket is the go-to option for all medical units; the baby is comforted in this premie blanket till they are mature enough to leave the hospital.

Stroller Blanket Size

Planning for a road trip with your newborn baby or toddler? Amazing! But, don’t miss out on the stroller blanket that you got for your kid. The stroller blanket that measures 22-30 by 30-36 inches is pretty long and fluffy to cover your baby while they are in their stroller or even the car seat. This one is a conducive option when you’re simply strolling in the garden, or traveling.

Lapghan Blanket Size

Gone are the days when you have to go all the way and button-down a sweater just to go for a walk or fetch a packet of chips from the opposite grocery store. Lapghan blanket will do the work perfectly, and with more elegance in fact. A long 36 by 48 inches crocheted warm material, lapghan blanket comes in some eye-catching designs like ombre pattern, block-stitch pattern, cake yarn pattern, patriotic crochet pattern, and more. A perfect accompaniment to patients, lapghan or lap-size Afghans is made from yarn. This can actually be a wonderful gift for any of your old buddies or grannies. It covers the knees and shin and is quite beneficial during cold nights.

Receiving Blanket Size

Do you look at those newborn babies who are tucked in a pinkish-colored perky piece of blanket and go all mushy? Receiving blanket is exactly that. It is the receiving blanket on which your baby rests most of the time. As a new mother, you will get receiving blankets in abundance and there’s a reason behind it. Receiving blankets provides an easy-breezy and calming feel to the child. It consists of thin material and measures 40 by 40 inches. It is squishy and can be used as a swaddling blanket, burp cloth, tummy time blanket, and so on.

Crib Blanket Size

A crib blanket is the perfect quick fix for your toddlers while they are in the crib. It measures 45 by 60 and is equally helpful for babies wanting to get down on the floor and play. Even if your baby spit-up, drool, swaddle, and does naughty playful stuff, you need not worry about germs attacking them.

Throw Blanket Size

So yesterday, I visited my friend’s place and was awestruck by the charming beige-colored crocheted blanket on that turquoise-colored sofa. On further asking, I discovered about throw blankets and how beautiful they are. This one is one of the epitomes of home decor, throw blanket is pretty famous for its laid-back yet elegant appearance. The throw blanket measures 40 by 60 inches and is an impeccable addition to your sofa. Opt for a divergent throw blanket, that way it will add that pop of color to your room. It can be used as a cover while you’re on your couch enjoying a film.

Afghan Blanket Size

For an interior decor buff, an Afghan blanket is an excellent gift. The most eminent element of home decor to add to your room is an Afghan blanket. This is a fascinating piece of home decor as well as a comforter that is an evergreen trend. Afghan blanket derives its name from Afghanistan itself. This blanket is intricately designed into a vivid and fancy piece consisting of karakul wool. It emits dreamy, chic, and bohemian vibes all at the same time.

Blanket Sizes for Standard Mattresses

Blanket sizes are generally slightly larger than the estimated bed size. Certain blankets specifically fit for each mattress size . Knowing all blanket sizes will instantly elevate the knowledge of a person, and beautifying your home will become way easier.

Twin Size Blanket Dimensions

Twin blankets measure 65 by 90 and are appropriate for twin beds and twin XL mattresses. If your child has grown into a teenager and needs a bigger blanket, then this is the one.

Double (Full) Size Blanket Dimensions

This is the most common blanket noticeable in majorly all houses. Double blankets are fitting for double or full beds . This blanket will work as the best comforter after a long day of work. It will be a superb option for an adult, but you can also tuck in a child under this blanket.

Queen Size Blanket Dimensions

Queen blankets measure 90 by 90-100 inches. It flawlessly fits the queen-size mattresses. This blanket is multi-functional if one uses it on thick full beds or thinking beds. In thick full beds, one can easily drape this blanket into the sides of the bed.

King Size Blanket Dimensions

The largest amongst the blanket sizes, king blankets measure 108 by 90-100 inches. King blankets perfectly fit the standard king size and California (Western) King Size bed . The traditional blanket size tends to be four inches longer than the California king-size blanket. This is the blanket you need to buy if you want to sleep with your partner and your child or the paw baby.

Which Blanket Size Is Right for You?

As you finish reading about the different blanket dimensions and the types, sorting your need can be narrowed down. It becomes way easier to pick the right fit and not pay huge amounts of money in buying multiple blankets. If you are a new parent, this knowledge about blanket sizes and types will guide you through proper blanket purchases.