Bed size
Standard bed sizes are based on standard mattress sizes, which vary from country to country. Bed sizes also vary according to the size and degree of ornamentation of the bed frame. Dimensions and names vary considerably around the world, with most countries having their own standards and terminology. In addition, two mattresses with the same nominal size may still have slightly different dimensions, due to manufacturing tolerances, amount of padding, and support type. In almost all territories, standard beds are rectangular but other shapes, notably circular, may be obtained by special order.
Table of common sizes
Modern manufacturing conventions have produced many standard mattress and box spring sizes. Beds vary by country of origin as shown in the table below. These dimensions are for the mattress; actual bed frames are a little larger to accommodate the mattress. Mattress thickness varies considerably.
| North America | South America | Europe | Oceania | Asia | ||||||||
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| US and Canada | Brazil | Colombia | Continental Europe |
Scandinavia | UK and Ireland | Australia | New Zealand | China | Japan | Singapore | Thailand | |
| Small single or Cot |
76 cm × 191 cm (30 in × 75 in) |
80 cm × 190 cm (31 in × 75 in) |
80 cm × 190 cm (31 in × 75 in) |
75/80 cm
× 200 cm (29.5/31 in × 79 in) |
60 cm × 190 cm (24 in × 75 in) |
91 cm × 188 cm (36 in × 74 in) |
85 cm × 195 cm (33 in × 77 in) |
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| Single, Twin, or Bunk |
97 cm × 191 cm (38 in × 75 in)[1] |
88 cm × 188 cm (35 in × 74 in) |
100 cm × 190 cm (39 in × 75 in) |
90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in) |
90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in) |
90 cm × 190 cm (35 in × 75 in) |
92 cm × 188 cm (36 in × 74 in) |
91 cm × 188 cm (36 in × 74 in) |
106 cm × 188 cm (42 in × 74 in) |
97 cm × 195 cm (38 in × 77 in) |
91 cm × 191 cm (36 in × 75 in) |
107 cm × 198 cm (42 in × 78 in) |
| Twin extra long | 97 cm × 211 cm (38 in × 83 in)[1] |
90 cm × 210 cm (35 in × 83 in) |
90 cm
× 210cm (35 in × 83 in) |
91 cm × 203 cm (36 in × 80 in) |
97 cm × 205 cm (38 in × 81 in) |
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| King single or Super single |
96 cm × 203 cm (38 in × 80 in) |
120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in) |
120 cm × 200 cm
(47 in × 79 in) |
107 cm × 203 cm (42 in × 80 in) |
107 cm × 203 cm (42 in × 80 in) |
110 cm × 195 cm (43 in × 77 in) |
107 cm × 191 cm (42 in × 75 in) |
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| Small double or Three-quarter |
122 cm × 191 cm (48 in × 75 in) |
120 cm × 190 cm (47 in × 75 in) |
140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in) |
120 cm × 190 cm (47 in × 75 in) |
122 cm × 195 cm (48 in × 77 in) |
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| Full or Double | 137 cm × 191 cm (54 in × 75 in) |
138 cm × 188 cm (54 in × 74 in) |
140 cm × 190 cm (55 in × 75 in) |
140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in) |
150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in) |
135 cm × 190 cm (53 in × 75 in) |
138 cm × 188 cm (54 in × 74 in) |
137 cm × 188 cm (54 in × 74 in) |
152 cm × 188 cm (60 in × 74 in) |
140 cm × 195 cm (55 in × 77 in) |
122 cm × 198 cm (48 in × 78 in) | |
| Double extra long | 135 cm × 203 cm (53 in × 80 in) |
140 cm × 205 cm (55 in × 81 in) |
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| Queen | 152 cm × 203 cm (60 in × 80 in) |
158 cm × 198 cm (62 in × 78 in) |
160 cm × 190 cm (63 in × 75 in) |
160 cm
× 200 cm (63 in × 79 in) |
152 cm × 203 cm (60 in × 80 in) |
152 cm × 203 cm (60 in × 80 in) |
182 cm × 188 cm (72 in × 74 in) |
154 cm × 195 cm (61 in × 77 in) |
152 cm × 191 cm (60 in × 75 in) |
152 cm × 198 cm (60 in × 78 in) | ||
| Expanded, Super, or Olympic queen |
168 cm × 203 cm (66 in × 80 in) |
180 cm × 190 cm (71 in × 75 in) |
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| King or Eastern King |
193 cm × 203 cm (76 in × 80 in) or 198 cm × 198 cm (78 in × 78 in) |
193 cm × 203 cm (76 in × 80 in) |
200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in) |
160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in) |
180 cm
× 200 cm (71 in × 79 in) |
152 cm × 198 cm (60 in × 78 in) |
183 cm × 203 cm (72 in × 80 in) |
167 cm × 203 cm (66 in × 80 in) |
182 cm × 212 cm (72 in × 83 in) |
170 cm × 195 cm (67 in × 77 in) |
183 cm × 191 cm (72 in × 75 in) |
183 cm × 198 cm (72 in × 78 in) |
| California King, Western King, or King long |
183 cm × 213 cm (72 in × 84 in) |
180 cm × 210 cm (72 in × 84 in) |
200 cm × 200 cm (80 in × 80 in) |
170 cm × 205 cm (67 in × 81 in) |
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| Grand King, Super King, Athletic King, or Texas King |
203 cm × 249 cm (80 in × 98 in) |
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in) |
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in) |
203 cm × 203 cm (80 in × 80 in) |
183 cm × 203 cm (72 in × 80 in) |
194 cm × 205 cm (76 in × 81 in) |
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| Large Emperor | 213 cm × 213 cm (84 in × 84 in) |
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| Caesar | 245 cm × 200 cm (96 in × 79 in) |
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North America
The sizes of mattresses use non-numeric labels such as a "king" or "full", but are defined in inches. Historically most beds were "twins" or "doubles", but in the mid-1940s larger mattresses were introduced by manufacturers. These were later standardised as "queen" and "king", and first made a significant impact in the market in the 1950s and 60s.[2] Standard mattress depth ranges from the "standard" size of 9 inches (23 cm) to "high contour" of up to 13 inches (33 cm). Below are the standard ISPA widths and heights in the United States and Canada, rounded to an inch.[3][4]
| Size | Dimensions | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Centimetres | ||
| Twin or single | 39 × 74 | 99 × 188 | There is a common misconception that a single bed is sometimes smaller than a twin.[5] |
| Twin XL | 39 × 80 | 99 × 203 | [6] |
| Full or double | 54 × 74 | 137 × 188 | |
| Queen | 60 × 80 | 152 × 203 | |
| King | 76 × 80 | 193 × 203 | Foundation or box spring size can be of two single L or twin XL. |
| California King | 72 × 84 | 183 × 213 | |
Less common sizes include:
| Size | Dimensions | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Centimetres | ||
| Three-quarters | 48 × 75 | 122 × 191 | [7] |
| Full XL | 53 × 80 | 135 × 203 | |
| Texas (or athletic) king | 80 × 98 | 203 × 249 | |
| California queen waterbed insert | 58 × 82 | 147 × 208 | Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2 inches from California queen waterbed size |
| California king waterbed insert | 70 × 82 | 178 × 208 | Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2 inches from California king waterbed size |
Bedding in the United States must state the type of bed it is intended for, in addition to the dimensions in both inches and centimetres.[8]
Europe
UK and Ireland
In the United Kingdom and Ireland beds are measured according to the size of mattress they hold, not the dimensions of the bed frame itself; bed sizes are not standardised and may differ between manufacturers.[9][10] Below are the typical bed sizes from the National Bed Federation, which is the trade association for the majority of British and Irish bed manufacturers and their suppliers.[11] Most manufacturers use a standard defined in feet and inches with the metric indicators not being exact equivalents.[9] There can legally be a tolerance of up to +/-2 centimetres (0.8 in) in quoted measurements and the size of the mattress itself.[12]
| Size | Dimensions | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inches[10][9] | Centimetres | ||
| Small Single 2'6" × 6'3" |
30 × 75 | 75 × 190 | Common UK size for single-person hospitality (zip & link) twin beds as beds can be combined to make a short King bed.[citation needed] |
| Single 3'0" × 6'3" |
36 × 75 | 90 × 190 | Also a standard hospitality sized single-person twin bed in Ireland,[citation needed] two mattresses can be zip linked to make a short Super King bed. |
| Small Double 4'0" × 6'3" |
48 × 75 | 120 × 190 | Known also as a 3⁄4 or a four-foot bed, for one person although can fit two.[13] |
| Double 4'6" × 6'3" |
54 × 75 | 135 × 190 | For two people |
| King 5'0" × 6'6" |
60 × 78 | 150 × 200 | Closest size to the American Queen size bed, 60 by 80 inches (150 cm × 200 cm).[13] |
| Super King 6'0" × 6'6” |
72 × 78 | 180 × 200 | Can fit three persons. |
Less commonly used sizes include:
- Toddler size: 2'6" × 4'8" or 75 by 140 centimetres (30 in × 56 in)[13]
- Emperor: 7' × 7' or 215 by 215 centimetres (84 in × 84 in), though size can vary by manufacturer[14]
As well as standard sizes, European common sizes are also sometimes found in the UK from imports and IKEA.[10][15]
| Size | Dimensions | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inches[15] | Centimetres | ||
| European Single 3'0" × 6'6" |
36 × 78 | 90 × 200 | Two mattresses can be zip linked to make a Super King bed (180 cm). |
| European Double 4'7" × 6'6" |
55 × 78 | 140 × 200 | |
| European King 5'3" × 6'6" |
63 × 78 | 160 × 200 | |
While many companies in the UK do offer bespoke bed making services, most mass-produced bed linens, bed frames and mattresses fit only the standard bed sizes above.
France
Single size beds are usually 90 centimetres (35 in) wide by 190 centimetres (75 in) long.
Most common sizes for double beds are:
140 centimetres (55 in) wide by 190 centimetres (75 in) long
160 centimetres (63 in) wide by 200 centimetres (79 in) long
180 centimetres (71 in) wide by 200 centimetres (79 in) long (less common, but increasing popularity).
Due to the popularity of imported beds (especially from IKEA), the 200 centimetres (79 in) length is becoming more common.[citation needed]
Italy
In Italy, beds are classified by name and use the term piazza as in "one place" Standard sizes are:[16]
- Una piazza or singolo ("single")
- 80 or 90 centimetres (31 or 35 in) wide by 190 centimetres (75 in) long.
- Una piazza e mezza (11/2)
- 120 centimetres (47 in) wide by 190 centimetres (75 in) long.
- Due piazze or letto matrimoniale
- 160 or 180 centimetres (63 or 71 in) wide by 190 centimetres (75 in) long.
Less common:[citation needed]
- Piazza francese or "Piazza e Mezza francese"
- 140 centimetres (55 in) wide by 190 centimetres (75 in) long
Due to the popularity of imported beds (especially from IKEA), the 200 centimetres (79 in) length is becoming more common.[citation needed]
Northern Europe
These sizes are for Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. There are some variations between different countries, but these are the most common sizes:
Single:
- 80 cm × 190 cm (31 in × 75 in), traditional standard for bunk beds in Germany
- 90 cm × 190 cm (35 in × 75 in), traditional standard in Germany, not common any more
- 75 cm × 200 cm (30 in × 79 in), smallest standard size in Norway[citation needed]
- 80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in), common variant in Finland[citation needed]
- 90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in), standard single bed in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany, also common in The Netherlands
- 90 cm × 210 cm (35 in × 83 in)
- 90 cm × 220 cm (35 in × 87 in), extra long variant in The Netherlands
- 100 cm × 200 cm (39 in × 79 in), common in only some Regions in Germany
- 105 cm × 200 cm (41 in × 79 in)
- 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)[citation needed]
Three-Quarter:
- 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in), less common in Scandinavia[citation needed]
- 140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in), very common three-quarters in Scandinavia
Double:
- 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in), referred to as a "doubter" in the Netherlands, somewhat common for younger people[citation needed]
- 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in), very common for teens in Norway and Sweden.
- 140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in), common for teens and tweens in Germany
- 150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in), common in Spain
- 160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in), very common[citation needed], common variant in Finland[citation needed]
- 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), very common double bed in current Danish, Swedish and Norwegian standards[citation needed]
- 200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in) (very wide)
Amongst others in Norway, 160, 180 and 200 cm wide beds are often also available in lengths of 210 and 220 cm, in addition to the more common 200 cm. The longer beds are intended for taller persons,[17] and as a rule of thumb 210 cm long beds are recommended to persons 190 cm or taller, while 220 cm is recommended for persons over 2 meters tall.[18]
A Double Size width of 150 cm was formerly common in Norway, but has yielded in the last years for more common European sizes such as 160, 180 and 200 cm. Some older beds are often only 190 cm (75 in) long and vintage beds are even shorter.
Portugal
In Portugal, the most common sizes for beds are:
Solteiro (single) 80 centimetres (31 in) wide by 190 centimetres (75 in) long (can go up to 105 cm wide by 200 cm long)
Casal (double) 140 centimetres (55 in) wide by 190 centimetres (75 in), 195 or 200 cm long
Queen Size 160 centimetres (63 in) or 180 centimetres (71 in) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long
King Size 180 centimetres (71 in) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long
Super King Size 200 centimetres (79 in) wide by 200 cm long
Spain
In Spain, the most common sizes are:
180/190/200 cm long
80/90/105/120/135/150 cm wide, the most common:
"Individual" (single) = 90 cm wide
"Matrimonio" (marital) = 135/150 cm wide
Switzerland
Single:
- 70 cm × 200 cm (28 in × 79 in), only used for double beds with two separate mattresses
- 80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in), only used for double beds with two separate mattresses
- 90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in), common single bed
- 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in), uncommon, mainly available as European-style futon beds that are sold with mattress, slats and frame
- 140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in), common, especially among young people
Double:
- 160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in), common
- 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), common
- 200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in)
Oceania
Australia
The following bed sizes are available in Australia.
| Size | Dimensions | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | Inches | ||
| Single[19] | 92 × 188 | 36 × 74 | |
| Long Single | 92 × 204 | 36 × 80 | |
| Three-quarter | 120 × 188 | 47 × 74 | Obsolete, but still present. |
| King Single | 107 × 203 | 42 × 80 | |
| Double | 138 × 188 | 54 × 74 | |
| Queen | 153 × 203 | 60 × 80 | Same as an American Queen. |
| King | 183 × 203 | 72 × 80 | |
| California King | 183 × 213 | 72 × 84 | |
| Super King | 204 × 204 | 80 × 80 | |
New Zealand
The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand.
| Size | Dimensions | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | Inches | ||
| Single | 92 × 188 | 36 × 74 | |
| Single XL | 92 × 203 | 36 × 80 | |
| Three-quarter | 120 × 188 | 47 × 74 | Uncommon. |
| King Single | 107 × 203 | 42 × 80 | |
| Double | 135 × 188 | 53 × 74 | |
| Queen | 150 × 203 | 59 × 80 | |
| King | 165 × 203 | 65 × 80 | |
| Super King | 183 × 203 | 72 × 80 | |
| Californian King | 203 × 203 | 80 × 80 | |
| Water Bed King | 213 × 203 | 84 × 80 | |
Africa
South Africa
Comprehensive list of bed sizes in South Africa:
- Single
- 92 cm × 188 cm
- Single XL
- 92 cm × 200 cm
- Three-quarter
- 107 cm × 188 cm
- Three-quarter XL
- 107 cm × 200 cm
- Double
- 137 cm × 188 cm
- Double XL
- 137 cm × 200 cm
- Queen
- 152 cm × 188 cm
- Queen XL
- dimensions 152 cm × 200 cm
- King
- 183 cm × 188 cm (equal to the width of two single mattresses)
- King XL
- 183 cm × 200 cm (equal to the width of two single mattresses)
XL mattress sizes vary only in length but not in width.
Asia
India
In India, the regulation standard has the following sizes available,
King
(72 in * 78 in) or 6 ft * 6.5 ft
Queen
Twin
Single
China
In China, the regulation standard has following sizes available:[20]
- Length: 190, 195, 200, 210 cm
- Width: Single: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 cm
- Width: Double: 135, 140, 150, 180 cm
In practice, bed sizes are usually categorized by the width. The length is typically 200 cm, but this may vary. The most common sizes are:
- 120 × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)
- 150 × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in)
- 180 × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in)
There are also extra size beds available, but they are less common.
Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia
In Indonesia, the standard length is 200 cm or 79 inch. The following standard sizes are commonly available in Indonesia:
- Single
- 90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in)
- Double/Twin
- 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)
- Queen
- 160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in)
- King
- 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in)
- Super King
- 200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in)
The following bed sizes are available in Singapore and Malaysia:
- Single
- 36 in × 75 in (91 cm x 191 cm)
- Twin size
- 39 in × 75 in (99 cm × 191 cm)
- Super single
- 42 in × 75 in (106 cm x 191 cm)
- Queen (double)
- 60 in × 75 in (152 cm × 191 cm)
- King (double)
- 72 in × 75 in (183 cm × 191 cm)
See also
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