The main difference between throw and blanket layers is purpose. Blankets are designed for bed warmth and are laid atop other bedding layers. In contrast, throws are a type of blanket and are more decorative—a human-sized layer for cozy afternoons or furniture accents.

The most popular size for a throw blanket is medium. Medium or standard-size throw blankets are usually 50”x60” or 60”x80”. These regular blanket dimensions are large enough to cover most people and can be used as a blanket or a bedspread.

Thicker blankets, such as wool blankets, cotton fleece blankets, and cashmere blankets, are the warmest.

The standard throw blanket dimensions are 50 inches by 60 inches (about 1.25 meters by 1.5 meters). Compared to a queen bed coverlet blanket (like Casper's oh-so-cozy Crinkle Coverlet) that measures 92 inches by 96 inches, that's a big difference.