🛏️ Weighted Blanket Calculator
Find the ideal blanket weight and size for any person or bed — based on body weight & sleep preferences
| Body Weight (lbs) | Body Weight (kg) | Min Blanket Weight | Ideal Weight (10%) | Max Blanket Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 lbs | 18 kg | 3 lbs (1.4 kg) | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 5 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| 50 lbs | 23 kg | 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 5 lbs (2.3 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
| 60 lbs | 27 kg | 5 lbs (2.3 kg) | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) | 8 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| 80 lbs | 36 kg | 6 lbs (2.7 kg) | 8 lbs (3.6 kg) | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| 100 lbs | 45 kg | 8 lbs (3.6 kg) | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) | 12 lbs (5.4 kg) |
| 125 lbs | 57 kg | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) | 12 lbs (5.4 kg) | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) |
| 150 lbs | 68 kg | 11 lbs (5.0 kg) | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) | 18 lbs (8.2 kg) |
| 175 lbs | 79 kg | 13 lbs (5.9 kg) | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) | 21 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| 200 lbs | 91 kg | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) | 20 lbs (9.1 kg) | 24 lbs (10.9 kg) |
| 225 lbs | 102 kg | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) | 22 lbs (10.0 kg) | 27 lbs (12.2 kg) |
| 250 lbs | 113 kg | 19 lbs (8.6 kg) | 25 lbs (11.3 kg) | 30 lbs (13.6 kg) |
| Size | Dimensions (in) | Dimensions (cm) | Best For | Area (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lap Pad | 24" x 36" | 61 x 91 cm | Desk/therapy use | 6 sq ft |
| Throw | 48" x 72" | 122 x 183 cm | Couch/TV use | 24 sq ft |
| Twin | 48" x 72" | 122 x 183 cm | Single child/adult | 24 sq ft |
| Full/Double | 54" x 74" | 137 x 188 cm | Single adult | 27.75 sq ft |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | 152 x 203 cm | Adult/couple | 33.3 sq ft |
| King | 80" x 87" | 203 x 221 cm | Couple/large adult | 48.3 sq ft |
| Blanket Size | 8 lb Blanket | 12 lb Blanket | 15 lb Blanket | 20 lb Blanket | 25 lb Blanket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throw (48x72) | 6 lbs fill | 9 lbs fill | 11 lbs fill | 15 lbs fill | N/A |
| Twin (48x72) | 6 lbs fill | 9 lbs fill | 11 lbs fill | 15 lbs fill | 20 lbs fill |
| Full (54x74) | 6.5 lbs fill | 10 lbs fill | 12.5 lbs fill | 17 lbs fill | 22 lbs fill |
| Queen (60x80) | 7 lbs fill | 10.5 lbs fill | 13 lbs fill | 18 lbs fill | 23 lbs fill |
| King (80x87) | 7.5 lbs fill | 11 lbs fill | 14 lbs fill | 19 lbs fill | 24 lbs fill |
A Weighted Blanket is heavier than a typical cover or cushion, that wraps the body in softness. Sometimes one simply needs a strong arm or big furry cat, that curls up in a spiral. When that is not available a Weighted Blanket can replace it well.
Such blankets help many folks reduce worry and sleep more well.
What Is a Weighted Blanket and How It Helps
They usually fill them with glass beads, plastic pellets or similar pieces to add mass. Some have soft fabric like cotton, velvet or flannel around them. For instance, the Silka Snow & Hand-Knitted Weighted Blanket uses a cotton structure without any stuffings or plastic pellets.
It gives natural weight and gentle pressure, without clumping or sounds. Its knitted style includes crossed threads, so that it does not keep heat too much.
To choose the right weight, one should consider around 10 percent of the body mass. Some prefer somethign a bit heavier, even so. A too heavy blanket can create troubles.
One hardly moves such a heavy thing around, and turning in bed with it becomes hard. A less heavy version commonly is more practical in everyday cases.
Weighted Blankets come in various forms and masses. Companies like Baloo Living offer them in 12, 15, 20 or 25 pounds. One finds them for twins, queens and kings.
IKEA offers cheap Weighted Blankets in different sizes to fit various bodies and tastes. Weighted Blankets use soft rich material. There are even Weighted Blankets only four children, filled with glass beads or tiny pellets to keep little ones comfortable.
A new idea is the heavy sleep bag from Hawthorn. It works as a born blanket with a 10-pound inside and hand knitted cotton surface. One closes it with a zipper for use at home or duringtrips by plane.
Weighted Blankets first were made to help people with sensory processing problems, like autism. They are useful also for folks with conditions like chronic stress or strong ADHD. Many use them to calm down after a long and intense day.
A Weighted Blanket helps to control high energy or reset a nervous system. They even can reduce some signs of chronic pain.
One downside is the price. Weighted Blankets usually cost more than average. Some are difficult to wash or dry.
Check well whether one can wash them by machine before buying. Even so, many folks find them more comforting and sleep more quickly and deep with one.
