Bed size

Bed size refers to the dimensions of a mattress and the names by which standard sizes are called. Beds themselves vary widely in size according to the size of the frame and degree of ornamentation but are sold according to the size of mattress they take. The dimensions and names vary considerably around the world, with most countries having their own standards and terminology.

Modern sizes in metric system countries are 200 centimetres (79 in) long. The traditional "double" size standard among English speaking countries, based on Imperial units, is 4'6" by 6'3" (54 by 75 inches (137 by 191 cm)), but the sizes for other bed types tend to vary.

Table of common sizes

*Mattress size (width × length)*
	N. America^[1]	Australia^[2]	UK & Ireland^[3]	Continental Europe & Latin America	Japan^[4]
Single Twin (USA)	39 in × 75 in 99 cm × 191 cm	36 in × 75 in 91 cm × 191 cm		90 cm × 200 cm 35 in × 79 in	97 cm × 195 cm 38 in × 77 in
Double or full	54 in × 75 in 137 cm × 191 cm			140 cm × 200 cm 55 in × 79 in	140 cm × 195 cm 55 in × 77 in
Queen King (UK & Ire.) Wide Double (Japan)	60 in × 80 in 152 cm × 203 cm		60 in × 78 in 152 cm × 198 cm	160 cm × 200 cm 63 in × 79 in	154 cm × 195 cm 61 in × 77 in
Olympic Queen Queen (Japan)	66 in × 80 in 168 cm × 203 cm				170 cm × 195 cm 67 in × 77 in
King Super King (UK & Ire.)	76 in × 80 in 193 cm × 203 cm	72 in × 80 in 183 cm × 203 cm	72 in × 78 in 183 cm × 198 cm	180 cm × 200 cm 71 in × 79 in	194 cm × 195 cm 76 in × 77 in
California King King Long (Japan)	72 in × 84 in 183 cm × 213 cm				194 cm × 205 cm 76 in × 81 in

For British and Irish beds, as well as North American, the sizes are traditionally specified in Imperial units^{[citation needed]} (the metric equivalents given here are approximate). For Latin America, mainland Europe, and Japan, the sizes are specified in metric^{[citation needed]} (Imperial equivalents are approximate).

Canada and United States

Modern manufacturing conventions have resulted in a limited number of standard sizes of commercial bedding for mattresses and box springs. Imported beds vary by country of origin as per the table above.

These dimensions are for the mattress—the actual bed frame will be a little larger in order to fully encompass and support the mattress. The thickness of the mattress may vary considerably.^{[citation needed]}

Standard North American sizes

The standard bed sizes are:^[5]

Twin: 39 in × 75 in (99 cm × 191 cm)
Full or double: 54 in × 75 in (137 cm × 191 cm)
Queen: 60 in × 80 in (152 cm × 203 cm)
King: 76 in × 80 in (193 cm × 203 cm); A king-sized bed may have a king-sized box spring (foundation), or, more commonly, two smaller box-springs (each the size of a Twin XL bed) under a king-sized mattress.
California king: 72 in × 84 in (183 cm × 213 cm)

Other North American sizes

In addition to the sizes described above, other sizes have found some acceptance in North America, including:

Twin XL: 39 in × 80 in (99 cm × 203 cm)^{[citation needed]}
Full XL: 54 in × 80 in (137 cm × 203 cm)^[6]
California Queen Waterbed Insert: Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2.0 inches from California Queen waterbed size.; 70 in × 82 in (178 cm × 208 cm)^[7]
California King Waterbed Insert: Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2.0 inches from California King waterbed size.; 70 in × 82 in (178 cm × 208 cm)^[7]

UK and Ireland sizes

Most modern beds/mattresses sold in the UK and Ireland are constructed using imperial dimensions^[3] but are generally sold in their approximate metric equivalents.^[8]

Toddler^{[clarification needed]} bed: (about 70 cm × 140 cm)
Small single: 30" by 72" (about 75 cm × 180 cm)^{[citation needed]}
Standard single: 36" × 75", also sold as 90 cm × 190 cm.^[3]
Small double or three-quarter: 48" × 75" (approximately 120 cm × 190 cm).
Standard double: 54" × 75", also sold as 135 cm × 190 cm.^[3]
King: 60" × 78", also sold as 150 cm × 200 cm.^[3]
Queen or Super King: 72" × 78", also sold as 180 cm × 200 cm.^[3]
Eastern King: 78" × 78", also sold as 200 cm × 200 cm.^[9]
Emperor: 84" × 84", also sold as 215 cm × 215 cm.^[9]
Caesar: 96" × 87", also sold as 245 cm × 220 cm.^[9]

Swedish Sizes are sold in the UK; in particular they are the standard sizes supplied by IKEA.^[10] The length of "standard" single and double mattresses is 200 cm, rather than the usual 190 cm.

The European king size (180 cm × 200 cm) as well as contemporary Italian beds and furniture have become more popular.^[11]

Other sizes (bespoke beds) can be made to order; bed, mattress, and bed linen must all be of compatible size.^[11]

Mainland European sizes

France ^[12]

Most common sizes for couples beds are:
140 cm wide by 190 cm long
160 cm wide by 200 cm long

Italy

In Italy, beds are classified by name. Standard sizes are:

Una piazza or singolo (which means "single"): 80 cm (31.5 inches) wide by 190 cm long
Una piazza e mezza: 120 cm (47.2 inches) wide by 190 cm long
Due piazze or matrimoniale (which means "for married people"): 160 cm (62.99 inches) wide by 190 cm long

Less common:

Piazza francese: 140 cm (55 in) wide

Due to the popularity of imported beds (especially from Ikea), the 200 cm length is becoming more common.

There are some variations between the Scandinavian countries, but these are the most common sizes:

Single^[13]:

80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in)
90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in)
120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)

Double^[14]^[15]^[16]:

140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in) (very narrow)
150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in), common, except on Ikea
160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in)
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), very common
200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in) (very wide)

Most beds are 200 cm (79 in) cm long. Extra long beds are usually 220 cm (87 in)^[17], but they are rare.

Portugal ^[18]

In Portugal the most common sizes for beds are:

Solteiro (which means single)

80cm (31.5 inches) wide by 190cm long (can go up to 105 cm wide by 200 cm long)

Casal (which means couple)

140cm (55in) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long

Queen Size

160cm (62.99 inches) or 180 cm (70.86 inches) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long

King Size

150cm (60 inches) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long

Super King Size

200 cm (78.74 inches) wide by 200 cm long

New Zealand sizes

The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand:^[19]

91 cm × 188 cm (36 in × 74 in): Single
91 cm × 203 cm (36 in × 80 in): Long single
107 cm × 203 cm (42 in × 80 in): King single
137 cm × 188 cm (54 in × 74 in): Double
137 cm × 203 cm (54 in × 80 in): Long double
153 cm × 203 cm (60 in × 80 in): Queen
167 cm × 203 cm (66 in × 80 in): King
183 cm × 203 cm (72 in × 80 in): Super king
203 cm × 203 cm (80 in × 80 in): Californian king

Note that sizes vary slightly from bed to bed due to manufacturing tolerances, level of padding, and support type.

South African sizes

The following bed sizes are available in South Africa:^[20]

Single: 91.5 cm × 188 cm
Three-quarter: 107 cm × 188 cm
Double: 137 cm × 188 cm
Queen: 152 cm × 188 cm
King: 183 cm × 188 cm (equals two single mattresses)

Beds are also available in extra length, which would be 200 cm.

Singaporean and Malaysian sizes

The following bed sizes are available in Singapore and Malaysia:^[21]

Single: 36 in × 75 in (91 cm 191 cm)
Super single: 42 in × 75 in (107 cm × 191 cm)
Queen (double): 60 in × 75 in (152 cm × 191 cm)
King (double): 72 in × 75 in (183 cm × 191 cm)

Thailand sizes

For beds manufactured in Thailand for the local market, there are four sizes that are common, all with a length of 78 in (198 cm).^{[citation needed]}

Single: 42 in × 78 in (107 cm × 198 cm)
Full: 48 in × 78 in (122 cm × 198 cm)
Queen: 60 in × 78 in (152 cm × 198 cm)
King: 72 in × 78 in (183 cm × 198 cm)

References

^ Canadian and US Mattress Sizes
^ Australian & International mattress & bed size dimensions
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f NBF Guidelines: Standard Bed Sizes – National Bed Federation (UK)
^ ベッドのサイズについて – Bed sizes in Japan
^ "Bed Sizes". 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-03.
^ [1]
^ ^a ^b [2]
^ Mattresses at John Lewis. John Lewis.
^ ^a ^b ^c The Big Bed Company
^ "Ikea/ European Size Mattresses". OddSizeBeds.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-10. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ ^a ^b Contemporary beds in the UK Contemporary bed sizes explained
^ http://www.lematelas.fr/blog/les-tailles-de-matelas
^ http://www.ikea.com/no/no/search/?query=+Madrass
^ http://www.skeidar.no/produkter/soverom/madrasser/kontinentale
^ http://www.ikea.com/no/no/search/?query=Rammemadrasser
^ http://www.boconcept.com/da-dk/furniture/sleeping/beds
^ http://www.mio.se/Sovrum/Madrasser/Baddmadrasser/?ShowAllInFilter3=true
^ http://www.colchaonet.com/pt/artigos/dicas-uteis/medidas-de-colchoes/
^ http://sleepbetter.co.nz/sleepyhead-bed-sizes/
^ "Beds Direct, South Africa".
^ "Beds Sizes Guide (Singapore and Malaysia)".

External links

What Size Mattress? from The Better Sleep Council

[1] Canadian and US Mattress Sizes

[2] Australian & International mattress & bed size dimensions

[NBF-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f NBF Guidelines: Standard Bed Sizes – National Bed Federation (UK)

[4] ベッドのサイズについて – Bed sizes in Japan

[5] "Bed Sizes". 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-03.

[6] [1]

[WBI-7] [2]

[8] Mattresses at John Lewis. John Lewis.

[The_Big_Bed_Company-9] The Big Bed Company

[10] "Ikea/ European Size Mattresses". OddSizeBeds.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-10. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[bespoke-11] Contemporary beds in the UK Contemporary bed sizes explained

[12] ttp://www.lematelas.fr/blog/les-tailles-de-matelas

[13] ttp://www.ikea.com/no/no/search/?query=+Madrass

[14] ttp://www.skeidar.no/produkter/soverom/madrasser/kontinentale

[15] ttp://www.ikea.com/no/no/search/?query=Rammemadrasser

[16] ttp://www.boconcept.com/da-dk/furniture/sleeping/beds

[17] ttp://www.mio.se/Sovrum/Madrasser/Baddmadrasser/?ShowAllInFilter3=true

[18] ttp://www.colchaonet.com/pt/artigos/dicas-uteis/medidas-de-colchoes/

[19] ttp://sleepbetter.co.nz/sleepyhead-bed-sizes/

[20] "Beds Direct, South Africa".

[21] "Beds Sizes Guide (Singapore and Malaysia)".

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