Bed size

Bed sizes vary considerably around the world, with most countries having their own standards and terminology.

While the double size appears to be standard among English speaking countries, based on the imperial measurement of 4 ft 6 in by 6 ft 3 in, the sizes for other bed types tend to vary. The European sizes differ, not merely because of difference based on use of the metric system.

A king-sized bed differs from the other sizes in implementation, as it is not common to have a king-sized box spring; rather, two smaller box-springs are used under a king-sized mattress. It is a common misconception that on a U.S. Standard or Eastern King, the box springs are identical in size to a Twin Extra-Long, however Twin Extra-Long mattresses next to each other add up to 78 inches wide instead of the 76 inch width that is standard for an Eastern King.

Standard sizes

Modern manufacturing conventions have resulted in a limited number of standard sizes of commercial bedding for mattresses and box springs. They vary by country of origin.

*Mattress size (width × length)*
	N. America^[1]	Australia	UK / Ireland	Europe / Latin America
Twin / Single	39 × 75 in 3’3" × 6’3″ 99 × 191 cm	36 × 75 in 3’ × 6’3″ 91 × 191 cm		35 × 79 in ~2’11.43″ × ~6’6.74″ 90 × 200 cm
Double / Full	54 × 75 in 4’6″ × 6’3″ 137 × 191 cm			55 × 79 in ~4ft 7.12in × ~6’6.74″ 140 × 200 cm
(US/Aus) Queen (UK/Ire) King	60 × 80 in 5’ × 6’8″ 152 × 203 cm		60 × 78 in 5’ × 6’6″ 152 × 198 cm	63 × 79 in 5’3″ × ~6’6.74″ 160 × 200 cm
(US/Aus) King (UK/Ire) Super King	76 × 80 in 6’4″ × 6’8″ 193 × 203 cm	72 × 80 in 6’ × 6’8″ 183 × 203 cm	72 × 78 in 6’ × 6’6″ 183 × 198 cm	71 × 79 in ~5’11″ × ~6’6.74″ 180 × 200 cm

The sizes in the UK and Ireland, other than the double, vary compared to the U.S. sizes, being generally smaller. The U.S. queen corresponds to UK king and king to super king. The European or continental basic sizes are similar to the UK but have a set length of 2 metres. The terms queen, king and super king are not used in continental Europe, and double refers to 140 cm or any higher width. Instead of these US/UK denominations, the bed width is given in centimetres.

These dimensions are for the mattress—the actual bed frame will be a little bigger in order to fully encompass and support the mattress. The thickness of the mattress may vary considerably.

Other U.S. sizes

Twin Extra Long: 39 × 80 in (0.99 × 2.03 m); This size is popular in college dormitories.
Three Quarter: 48 × 75 in (1.22 × 1.90 m) often (47-48) X 72 in. sizing varies.; This size is considered obsolete by the major manufacturers.
Super Single: 48 × 84 in (1.22 × 2.13 m)
Full Extra Long: 54 x 80 in
Olympic Queen: 66 × 80 in (1.68 × 2.03 m) a novelty size by Simmons
California Queen: 60 × 84 in (1.52 × 2.13 m)
Eastern King: 76 x 80 in (1.93 x 2.03 m); An alternate name for a U.S. King.
California King: 72 × 84 in (1.83 × 2.13 m); A common size on the West Coast of the United States, also called a Western King, West Coast King, Cal King, or WC King.

Other UK sizes

Small Single: 30 × 75 in (76.2 × 190.5 cm)
Super Single: 42 × 75 in (106.68 × 190.5 cm)
Small Double / Three Quarter: 48 × 78 in (121.92 × 198.12 cm)
King: 1.50 x 2m (60 x 79 inches - equal to two small single mattresses)
Queen: 1.80 x 2m (71 x 79 inches - equal to two single mattresses)

Other European sizes

Modern continental Europe practice is to refer to a bed by explicit width or size ("80 cm bed" or "80x200 cm bed").^{[citation needed]} Other sizes found include:

Extra Small Single: 0.75 × 2 m (30 × 79 in)
Small Single: 0.8 × 2 m (31 × 79 in)
Large Single: 1 × 2 m (39 × 79 in)

In France, Spain and Mexico, the length of older beds is sometimes 1.9 metres instead of 2 metres.^{[citation needed]}

Most mattress sizes in the Netherlands are also available in extra long, meaning 2.2 m instead of 2.0 m.

In the Scandinavian countries, standards vary from one country to another. In Norway, these sizes are used: Small single: 0.75 x 2m (30 x 79 inches) Single: 0.90 x 2m (35.5 x 79 inches) Large Single: 1.2m x 2m (47 x 79 inches) Queen: 1.50 x 2m (60 x 79 inches - equal to two small single mattresses) King: 1.80 x 2m (71 x 79 inches - equal to two single mattresses) Beds/mattresses are often available also in extra long (2.2m or 86.6 inches length). Some older beds are only 1.9m (75 inches) long, while antique beds often are even shorter (since they in older times often slept in a reclined position rather than the close to supine position which is common today, and also, on average, people are taller now than they used to be).

Other Australian sizes

Single Extra Long: 0.92 x 2.03 m (36 in by 80 in)
King Single: 1.06 × 2.03 m (41 × 80 in)

Other New Zealand sizes

The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand:

Long Single: 0.90 × 2.03 m (35 × 80 in)
King Single: 1.05 × 2.03 m (41 × 80 in)
Long Double: 1.35 × 2.03 m (53 × 80 in)
Queen: 1.52 x 2.03 m (60 x 80 in)
King: 1.65 × 2.03 m (65 × 80 in)
Super King: 1.80 × 2.03 m (71 × 80 in)
Californian King: 2.00 × 2.03 m (79 × 80 in)

References

^ Mattress Size :: USA & Canada

External links

What Size Mattress? from The Better Sleep Council

[1] Mattress Size :: USA & Canada

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