Bed size
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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. While beds are generally rectangular, more specialized shapes may be obtained by special order, such as circular beds. Mattress sizes may differ from bedding sizes.
Nomenclature[]
Naming standards on different bed sizes and their corresponding actual measurements can vary across national standards. Examples of such nomenclature are names like "Single", "Double", "Queen" or "King" size. Sometimes the naming standards are further divided by adding adjectives such as "Narrow", "Wide", "Extra Wide", "Long", "Extra Long" and so on, which also can vary across national standards.
For example, a King size bed may measure (in width by length):
- 152 cm × 198 cm (60 in × 78 in) in the UK.[1]
- 165 cm × 203 cm (65 in × 80 in) in New Zealand.[2]
- 180 cm × 190 cm (71 in × 75 in) in Portugal, but is also available in 195 and 200 cm (77 and 79 in) lengths.[3]
- 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in) in Indonesia.[4]
- 183 cm × 191 cm (72 in × 75 in) in Singapore[5] and Malaysia.[6]
- 183 cm × 203 cm (72 in × 80 in) in Australia.[7]
- 183 cm × 216 cm (72 in × 85 in) in India.[8]
- 193 cm × 202 cm (76 in × 80 in) in the US.[9]
Because of the growth of international trade and the above potential cause of confusion, bed sizes are becoming more standardized. In most countries, using the International System of Units, bed dimensions most often appear in centimeters, and often only by width and length.[10] In the United States, Canada and other regions influenced by the former British Empire, dimensions are often in inches.[11]
Europe[]
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Europe may traditionally have had more variations in national bed size standards than any other part of the world,[12] but in the recent years a few sizes have become more common than others. Bed sizes are defined in centimeters in all European countries, although supplementary Imperial equivalents are sometimes shown in the United Kingdom.
Today, the most common widths sold by pan European retailers are:
- 90, 100 and 120 cm (35, 39 and 47 in) for single beds.[13]
- 160, 180 and 200 cm (63, 71 and 79 in) for double beds.
Other sizes are also available in some European countries (e.g., 80 or 140 cm (31 or 55 in)), but the widths listed above are the most common when looking at the European market as a whole, while 135 cm (53 in) and 150 cm (59 in) (nominal) are more typical in the UK and Ireland.
Today, the 200 cm (79 in) length is the most common bed length sold by pan-European retailers. Lengths of 210 or 220 cm (83 or 87 in) are often also available by special order. The longer beds are intended for taller people,[14] and as a rule of thumb 210-centimeter-long (83 in) long beds may be recommended to people 190 cm (75 in) or taller, while 220 cm (87 in) beds are recommended for people over 200 cm (79 in) tall.[15]
France[]
In France, single size beds are usually 90 cm × 190 cm (35 in × 75 in).
The most common sizes for double beds are:
- Valet size 140 cm × 190 cm (55 in × 75 in)
- Queen size 160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in)
- King size 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in)
- Kingdom size 220 cm × 220 cm (87 in × 87 in)
Italy[]
In Italy, beds are classified by name and use the term piazza as in "place" Standard sizes are:[16]
- una piazza (literally "one place") or singolo ("single")
- 80 cm × 190 cm (31 in × 75 in)
- 90 cm × 190 cm (35 in × 75 in)
- una piazza e mezza (literally "11/2 places") or Letto da prete (literally "priest's bed")
- 120 cm × 190 cm (47 in × 75 in)
- piazza e mezza francese (literally "French 11/2 places")
- 140 cm × 190 cm (55 in × 75 in)
- due piazze (double, literally "two places") or letto matrimoniale (literally "matrimonial bed")
- 160 cm × 190 cm (63 in × 75 in)
- 180 cm × 190 cm (71 in × 75 in)
Northern Europe[]
These sizes are for Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. There are some variations between different countries, but these are the most common sizes. Until the 1980s the most common mattress length was 190 cm.
- Single
- 70 cm × 200 cm (28 in × 79 in), mainly for double beds with two separate mattresses.
- 80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in), mainly for young peoples beds/ bunk beds and double beds with two separate mattresses.
- 90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in), common single bed. Extended variants are typically 210 cm (83 in).
- 100 cm × 200 cm (39 in × 79 in), new common single bed size.
- 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in), uncommon, often as futon beds that are sold with mattress, slats and frame.
- 140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in), common, especially among young people.
- Double
- 140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in)[17]
- 160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in), common, often with two separate mattresses.
- 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), most common double bed,[18] often with two separate mattresses.
- 200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in), a common extra-wide bed, often with two separate mattresses.
Portugal[]
In Portugal, the most common widths for beds are:
- solteiro (single)
- 80 cm (31 in) or 90 cm (35 in)
- casal (double)
- 140 cm (55 in)
- Queen size
- 160 cm (63 in)
- King size
- 180 cm (71 in)
- Super king size
- 200 cm (79 in)
Beds are typically 190 cm (75 in) or 195 cm (77 in) long, but 200 cm (79 in) have become more common.
Spain[]
In Spain, standardized lengths are 180, 190 and 200 cm (71, 75 and 79 in), with 190 cm (75 in) being the most common. Standardized widths are 80, 90, 105, 120, 135 or 150 cm (31, 35, 41, 47, 53 or 59 in). The most common bed sizes are:
- individual (single)
- 90 cm (35 in)
- matrimonio (double, literally "matrimonial")
- 135 or 150 cm (53 or 59 in)
UK and Ireland[]
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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 frame sizes are not standardized and may differ between manufacturers.[1][19] Listed 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.[20] Most NBF manufacturers use designs dimensioned in feet and inches with the metric indicators not being exact equivalents.[21] There can legally be a tolerance of up to ±2 cm (0.8 in) between the quoted measurements and the size of the mattress itself.[22]
Size | Dimensions | |
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Centimeters | Inches[19][1] | |
Small single | 76 × 191 | 30 × 75 |
Single | 91 × 191 | 36 × 75 |
Small double† | 122 × 191 | 48 × 75 |
Double | 137 × 191 | 54 × 75 |
King | 152 × 198 | 60 × 78 |
Super King | 183 × 198 | 72 × 78 |
†Also known as a "three-quarter" or "four-foot" bed.[23]
Some UK retailers may have a "queen" size which refers to one of the above standard sizes, but there is inconsistency around which size specifically, with both the small double and super king being prevalent.
As well as customary UK sizes, some common European sizes can be found in the UK from imports and IKEA.[19][24] The typical length of an IKEA and other European mattresses is 200 cm (79 in), whereas UK lengths vary depending on the width of the mattress, being usually either 191 or 198 cm (75 or 78 in).[25] In 2015, IKEA started offering beds and mattresses in customary UK sizes alongside their standard European sizes.[26]
North America[]
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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 standardized as "queen" and "king", and first made a significant impact on the market in the 1950s and 60s.[27] Standard mattress depth ranges from the "standard" size of 9 in (23 cm) to "high contour" of up to 13 in (33 cm). Below are the standard ISPA widths and heights in the United States and Canada.[28][29]
Note: While dimensions are specified to the half-inch below, the actual dimension used by manufacturers or various websites may be half an inch larger or smaller.[28]
Size | Dimensions | |
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Inches | Centimeters | |
Twin or Single | 38.5 × 74.5 | 98 × 189 |
Twin XL | 38.5 × 79.5 | 98 × 202 |
Full or Double | 53.5 × 74.5 | 136 × 189 |
Queen | 60 × 79.5 | 152 × 202 |
King | 76 × 79.5 | 193 × 202 |
California King | 72 × 83.5 | 183 × 212 |
Less common sizes include:
Size | Dimensions | |
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Inches | Centimeters | |
Crib | 27.5 × 52 | 70 × 132 |
Junior | 27.5 × 63 | 70 × 160 |
Cot or Small Single |
30 × 75 | 76 × 191 |
Antique Single | 36 × 72 | 91 × 183 |
Twin XXL | 37.5 × 83.5 | 95 × 212 |
Antique Double or Three-quarter[30] |
48 × 72 | 122 × 183 |
Full XL or Double XL |
53.5 × 79.5 | 136 × 202 |
Super Queen, Olympic Queen, or Expanded Queen |
66 × 80 | 168 × 203 |
California Queen | 60 × 83.5 | 152 × 212 |
Super King, Grand King, Athletic King, or Texas King[31] |
80 × 98 | 203 × 249 |
Wyoming King[31] | 84 × 84 | 213 × 213 |
Alberta King or Alaskan Queen |
96 × 96 | 244 × 244 |
Alaskan King[31] | 108 × 108 | 274 × 274 |
There are also a number of specialty sizes for specific use cases:[citation needed]
Size | Dimensions | Notes | |
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Inches | Centimeters | ||
Half Queen or Split Queen |
30 × 79.5 | 76 × 202 | For adjustable Queen size beds where each half moves independently. |
Half California King or Split California King |
36 × 83.5 | 91 × 212 | For adjustable California King size beds where each half moves independently. |
Short Queen or RV Queen |
60 × 75 | 152 × 191 | Typically found in recreational vehicles and campers |
Short King or RV King |
72 × 75 | 183 × 191 | Typically found in RVs. Narrower and shorter than a standard King. |
RV King | 72 × 80 | 183 × 203 | Narrower than a standard King. |
Single Waterbed | 36 × 82 | 91 × 208 | Used for conventional mattress inserts inside a Single/Twin waterbed frame. |
Super Single Waterbed | 47 × 82 | 119 × 208 | Used for conventional waterbed insert inside a Super Single waterbed frame. |
Queen Waterbed | 58 × 82 | 147 × 208 | Used for conventional waterbed insert inside a Queen waterbed frame. (Subtract 2 in (5 cm) from California Queen size) |
King Waterbed | 70 × 82 | 178 × 208 | Used for conventional waterbed insert inside a King waterbed frame. (Subtract 2 in (5 cm) from California King size) |
Truck Sleeper Cab Common Mattress Sizes (Without Specific Names) |
32 × 79 | 81 × 201 | Many additional sizes are considered Standard for trucks, and custom sizes are available as well. |
35 × 79 | 89 × 201 | ||
36 × 76 | 91 × 193 | ||
38 × 80 | 97 × 203 | ||
42 × 80 | 107 × 203 |
Bedding in the United States must state the type of bed it is intended for, in addition to the dimensions in both inches and centimeters.[32]
Oceania[]
Australia[]
The following bed sizes are available in Australia.[33]
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Size | Dimensions | |
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Centimeters | Inches | |
Single | 92 × 188 | 36 × 74 |
Long single | 92 × 203 | 36 × 80 |
King single | 107 × 203 | 42 × 80 |
Double | 138 × 188 | 54 × 74 |
Queen | 153 × 203 | 60 × 80 |
King | 183 × 203 | 72 × 80 |
Super king | 204 × 204 | 80 × 80 |
New Zealand[]
The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand.[citation needed]
Size | Dimensions | |
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Centimeters | Inches | |
Single | 92 × 188 | 36 × 74 |
Single XL | 92 × 203 | 36 × 80 |
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 |
California king | 203 × 203 | 80 × 80 |
Africa[]
South Africa[]
In South Africa, bed sizes have standard lengths of either 188 or 200 cm (74 or 79 in),[34] with the latter being called XL variants. XL mattresses have the same widths as their non-XL counterparts.[35] The 200 cm (79 in) XL length is recommended for persons over 183 cm (6 ft) tall.[36]
- Single
- 92 cm (36 in) wide
- Three-quarter
- 107 cm (42 in) wide
- Double
- 137 cm (54 in) wide
- Queen
- 152 cm (60 in) wide
- King
- 183 cm (72 in) wide. Equal to the width of two single mattresses.
- Super King
- 200 cm (79 in) wide. Available in XL length only.
Asia[]
India[]
In India, the following sizes are standard:[citation needed]
- Single
- 91 cm × 198 cm (36 in × 78 in)
- Double
- 122 cm × 198 cm (48 in × 78 in)
- Queen
- 152 cm × 198 cm (60 in × 78 in)
- King
- 183 cm × 198 cm (72 in × 78 in)
China[]
In China, the following sizes are standard:[37]
- Lengths: 190, 195, 200, 210 cm (75, 77, 79, 83 in)
- Single bed widths: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 cm (31, 35, 39, 43, 47 in)
- Double bed widths: 135, 140, 150, 180 cm (53, 55, 59, 71 in)
In practice, bed sizes are usually categorized by the width. The length is typically 200 cm (79 in), but this may vary. The most common sizes are:[citation needed]
- 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)
- 150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in)
- 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in)
Other bed sizes are available, which are less common however.
Indonesia[]
In Indonesia, the standard length is always 200 cm (79 in). The following market-standard sizes are commonly available in Indonesia:[38]
- Single
- 90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in)
- Double or 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)
Japan[]
Standard Japanese bedding sizes are described in the standard JIS S 1102:2017 Beds for domestic use by the Japanese Standards Association.[39]
Size | Dimensions | |
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Centimeters | Inches | |
Single | 97 × 195 | 38 × 77 |
Semi-Double | 122 × 195 | 48 × 77 |
Double | 140 × 195 | 55 × 77 |
Wide Double | 152 × 195 | 60 × 77 |
Queen | 160 × 195 | 63 × 77 |
King | 194 × 195 | 76 × 77 |
King Long | 194 × 205 | 76 × 81 |
Taiwan[]
There are five common bed in Taiwan, locally known as 3 footer, 3.5 footer, 5 footer, 6 footer and 7 footer. They are also known as Taiwanese small single, twin, full, queen and king respectively.[40][41][42]
Size | Dimensions | |
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Centimeters | Inches | |
Small Single | 91 × 188 | 36 × 74 |
Twin | 106 × 188 | 42 × 74 |
Double | 152 × 188 | 60 × 74 |
Queen | 182 × 188 | 72 × 74 |
King | 182 × 212 | 72 × 83 |
However, American beds are also popular in Taiwan. Bedroom furniture and bedding of U.S. standard sizes can be purchased in major cities there.
See also[]
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