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.

Table of common sizes

Modern manufacturing conventions have produced many standard mattress and box spring sizes. Beds vary by country of origin as per the table below. These dimensions are for the mattress – actual bed frames are a little larger to accommodate the mattress. Mattress thickness varies considerably.

Mattress size (width × length)
	US & Canada	Australia	Ireland & UK	New Zealand	Continental Europe	Japan	Taiwan	Thailand	Singapore
Small single or Cot	30 in × 75 in 76 cm × 191 cm		160 cm × 190 cm 63 in × 75 in		80 cm × 190 cm 31 in × 75 in	85 cm × 195 cm 33 in × 77 in	91 cm × 188 cm 36 in × 74 in
Single, Twin, or Bunk	38^[1] in × 75 in 97 cm × 191 cm	92 cm × 188 cm 36 in × 74 in	90 cm × 190 cm 35 in × 75 in	91 cm × 188 cm 36 in × 74 in	90 cm × 200 cm 35 in × 79 in	97 cm × 195 cm 38 in × 77 in	106 cm × 188 cm 42 in × 74 in	107 cm × 198 cm 42 in × 78 in	91 cm × 191 cm 36 in × 75 in
Twin extra long	38^[2] in × 80 in 97 cm × 203 cm			91 cm × 203 cm 36 in × 80 in	90 cm × 210 cm 35 in × 83 in	97 cm × 205 cm 38 in × 81 in
King single or Super single		107 cm × 203 cm 42 in × 80 in		107 cm × 203 cm 42 in × 80 in	120 cm × 200 cm 47 in × 79 in	110 cm × 195 cm 43 in × 77 in			107 cm × 191 cm 42 in × 75 in
Small double or Three-quarter	48 in × 75 in 122 cm × 191 cm		120 cm × 190 cm 47 in × 75 in			122 cm × 195 cm 48 in × 77 in
Double or Full	54 in × 75 in 137 cm × 191 cm	138 cm × 188 cm 54 in × 74 in	135 cm × 190 cm 53 in × 75 in	137 cm × 188 cm 54 in × 74 in	140 cm × 200 cm 55 in × 79 in	140 cm × 195 cm 55 in × 77 in	152 cm × 188 cm 60 in × 74 in	122 cm × 198 cm 48 in × 78 in
Double extra long	54 in × 80 in 137 cm × 203 cm					140 cm × 205 cm 55 in × 81 in
Queen	60 in × 80 in 152 cm × 203 cm	153 cm × 203 cm 60 in × 80 in		153 cm × 203 cm 60 in × 80 in		154 cm × 195 cm 61 in × 77 in	182 cm × 188 cm 72 in × 74 in	152 cm × 198 cm 60 in × 78 in	152 cm × 191 cm 60 in × 75 in
Expanded, Super, or Olympic queen	66 in × 80 in 168 cm × 203 cm
King	76 in × 80 in 193 cm × 203 cm or 78 in 198 cm square	183 cm × 203 cm 72 in × 80 in	152 cm × 198 cm 60 in × 78 in	167 cm × 203 cm 66 in × 80 in	160 cm × 200 cm 63 in × 79 in	170 cm × 195 cm 67 in × 77 in	182 cm × 212 cm 72 in × 83 in	183 cm × 198 cm 72 in × 78 in	183 cm × 191 cm 72 in × 75 in
California king or King long	72 in × 84 in 183 cm × 213 cm	72 in × 84 in 183 cm × 213 cm		80 in × 80 in 203 cm × 203 cm		170 cm × 205 cm 67 in × 81 in
Grand king, Super king, Athletic King or Texas king	80 in × 98 in 203 cm × 249 cm	203 cm × 203 cm 80 in × 80 in	180 cm × 200 cm 71 in × 79 in	183 cm × 203 cm 72 in × 80 in	180 cm × 200 cm 71 in × 79 in	194 cm × 205 cm 76 in × 81 in

Canada and United States

Standard sizes

Standard bed sizes in the US and Canada are:

Twin or single: 38 in × 75 in (97 cm × 191 cm); It is an untrue rumor that a single bed is sometimes smaller than a twin.^[3]
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); Foundation or box spring size can be of two single L or twin XL.
California king: 72 in × 84 in (183 cm × 213 cm): A good choice for adjustable beds [1]

Other sizes

Single L or twin XL: 39 in × 80 in (99 cm × 203 cm)^[4]
Three-quarters: 48 in × 75 in (122 cm × 191 cm)^[5]
Full XL: 54 in × 80 in (137 cm × 203 cm)
Texas (or athletic) king: 80 in × 98 in (203 cm × 249 cm)
California queen waterbed insert: Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2.0 inches from California queen waterbed size.; 58 in × 82 in (147 cm × 208 cm)
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)

Europe

UK and Ireland

Most modern beds/mattresses sold in the UK and Ireland are constructed using metric dimensions.

Size	Dimensions	Notes
Small-single	75 cm × 190 cm (30 in × 75 in)^{[citation needed]}	Common UK size for hospitality (zip & link) twin beds as beds can be combined to make a king bed.^{[citation needed]}
European single	75 cm × 190 cm (30 in × 75 in)^{[citation needed]}
Standard single	90 cm × 190 cm (35 in × 75 in)^{[citation needed]}	Ireland standard hospitality sized single, two mattresses can be zip linked to make a Super king bed.
Small-double (Three Quarter)/Queen	120 cm × 190 cm (47 in × 75 in)^{[citation needed]}
Standard Double	135 cm × 190 cm (53 in × 75 in)^{[citation needed]}
King	152 cm × 198 cm (60 in × 78 in)^{[citation needed]}
Extra-king	180 cm × 190 cm (71 in × 75 in)^{[citation needed]}	Hospitality size formed by zip & linking two standard single beds together.^{[citation needed]}
Superking	180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in)^{[citation needed]}	Also known as "European King".
Eastern King	200 cm × 210 cm (79 in × 83 in)^{[citation needed]}
Emperor	215 cm × 215 cm (85 in × 85 in)^{[citation needed]}
Caesar	245 cm × 220 cm (96 in × 87 in)^{[citation needed]}

It is worth noting that "bed size" in the UK generally refers to mattress size. This is because mattresses have a standard size grading, whereas bed frames do not. 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. It should be noted that a Queen size mattress in the UK is often misunderstood to be one of the larger sizes as is the case in many other parts of the world. However, at 120cm in width, it is smaller than a UK double. Another common mistake is to use a mattress size as the required space for the full dimensions of the bed and mattress.

France

Single size beds are usually 90 cm wide by 190 cm long.

Most common sizes for double beds are:
140 cm wide by 190 cm long
160 cm wide by 200 cm long
180 cm wide by 200 cm long (less common, but increasing popularity).

Due to the popularity of imported beds (especially from IKEA), the 200 cm 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:^{[citation needed]}

Una piazza or singolo ("single"): 80 cm (31.5 inches) wide by 190 cm long
Una piazza e mezza (1½): 120 cm (47.2 inches) wide by 190 cm long
Due piazze or letto matrimoniale: 160 cm (62.99 inches) wide by 190 cm long

Less common:^{[citation needed]}

Piazza francese or "Piazza e Mezza francese": 140 cm x 190 cm

Due to the popularity of imported beds (especially from IKEA), the 200 cm 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 the Nordic countries and the Baltic nations, 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
75 cm × 200 cm (30 in × 79 in), standard in Norway^{[citation needed]}
80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in)
90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in), standard single bed in Sweden and Germany.
90 cm × 210 cm (35 in × 83 in), common variant in Finland^{[citation needed]}
90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in), common variant in The Netherlands
90 cm × 220 cm (35 in × 87 in), Xlarge variant in The Netherlands
100 cm × 200 cm (39 in × 79 in), now very common in Germany
105 cm × 200 cm (41 in × 79 in)
120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)Template:Queen size bed

Double:

120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in), referred to as a "doubter" in the Netherlands, somewhat common for younger people
140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in)
150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in), common
160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in), very common^{[citation needed]}
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), very common double bed in current Swedish and Norwegian standards^{[citation needed]}
180 cm × 210 cm (71 in × 83 in), common variant in Finland^{[citation needed]}
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), but they are rare.

Portugal

In Portugal the most common sizes for beds are:

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

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

Queen Size 160 cm (63 inches) or 180 cm (71 inches) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long

King Size 180 cm (71 inches) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long

Super King Size 200 cm (78.74 inches) 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

Double:

140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in), common
160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in), common
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), common

Australia

The following bed sizes are available in Australia

Single: 92cm x 188cm (36in x 74in)
Long Single: 92cm x 204cm (36in x 80in)
Three-quarter (obsolete, but still present): 120 cm × 188 cm (47in x 74in)
King Single: 107cm x 203cm (42in x 80in)
Double: 138cm x 188cm (54in x 74in)
Queen: 153cm x 203cm (60in x 80in - Same as American Queen)
King: 183cm x 203cm (72in x 80in)
California King: 183cm x 213cm (72in x 82in)
Super King: 204 cm x 204cm (80in x 80in)

New Zealand

The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand

Single: 91cm x 188cm
Single XL: 91cm x 203cm
Three-quarter (uncommon): 120 cm × 188 cm
King Single: 107cm x 203cm
Double: 137cm x 188cm
Queen: 153cm x 203cm
King: 167cm x 203cm
Super King: 183cm x 203cm
Californian King: 203cm x 203cm
Water Bed King: 213cm x 203cm

South Africa

The following bed sizes are available in South Africa:

Single: 92 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 is 200 cm.

Singapore and Malaysia

The following bed sizes are available in Singapore and Malaysia:

Single: 36 in × 75 in (91 cm x 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)

China

In China, the regulation standard has following sizes available:^[6]

Length: 1900 mm, 1950 mm, 2000 mm, 2100 mm;
Width: Single: 800 mm, 900 mm, 1000 mm, 1100 mm, 1200 mm;
Width: Double: 1350 mm, 1400 mm, 1500 mm, 1800 mm.

In practice, bed sizes are usually categorized by the width. The length is typically two meters, but may vary. The most common sizes are:

1.2 m: 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)
1.5 m: 150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in)
1.8 m: 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in)

There are also extra size beds available, but they are less common.

References

^ http://bettersleep.org/mattresses-and-more/mattress-sizes
^ http://bettersleep.org/mattresses-and-more/mattress-sizes
^ Apodaca, Frank (25 March 2017). "Single vs Twin Bed Size". The Sleep Judge. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
^ Auer, Joe (22 December 2016). "Mattress Sizes And Dimensions- A Comprehensive Overview". Mattress Clarity. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
^ "What size is a three-quarter bed?". Reference. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
^ "中华人民共和国轻工业标准 QB/T1952.2—99 -- 弹簧软床垫". 国家轻工业局. 1999-07-12. Retrieved 2015-10-11.

External links

Media related to Beds at Wikimedia Commons
Media related to Mattresses at Wikimedia Commons

[1] ttp://bettersleep.org/mattresses-and-more/mattress-sizes

[2] ttp://bettersleep.org/mattresses-and-more/mattress-sizes

[3] Apodaca, Frank (25 March 2017). "Single vs Twin Bed Size". The Sleep Judge. Retrieved 2 April 2017.

[4] Auer, Joe (22 December 2016). "Mattress Sizes And Dimensions- A Comprehensive Overview". Mattress Clarity. Retrieved 2 April 2017.

[5] "What size is a three-quarter bed?". Reference. Retrieved 2 April 2017.

[6] "中华人民共和国轻工业标准 QB/T1952.2—99 -- 弹簧软床垫". 国家轻工业局. 1999-07-12. Retrieved 2015-10-11.

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