Bed size

Single size bed

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.

Canada and United States

Standard North American sizes

A pillowtop queen-size mattress.

Standard sizes

The standard bed sizes are:

Twin

39 in × 75 in (99 cm × 191 cm)

A "single" may be the same size, or a few inches narrower.

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 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 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)

Three-quarters

48 in × 75 in (122 cm × 191 cm)^[1]

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

Common UK and Ireland sizes

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

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. A 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.

Italy

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

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 matrimoniale

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.

Northern Europe

These sizes are for Germany, 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
• 80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in)
• 90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in), standard single bed in Sweden.
• 90 cm × 210 cm (35 in × 83 in), common variant in Finland
• 90 cm × 220 cm (35 in × 87 in), common 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)

Double:

• 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in) (very narrow): referred to as a "doubter" in the Netherlands, somewhat common for younger people
• 140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in) (very narrow): very common in Germany for younger people
• 150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in), common
• 160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in), very common
• 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), very common, current Swedish and Norwegian standard
• 180 cm × 210 cm (71 in × 83 in), common variant in Finland
• 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.

Spain and 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

In Spain the most common sizes are:

180/190/200 cm long

"Individual" (single) = 90 cm wide

"Matrimonio" (married couple) = 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:^[2]

• 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.

See also

• Infant bed
• Bed sheet

References

External links

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