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 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: domestic double beds are either 140 centimetres (55 in) or 160 centimetres (63 in) wide. The traditional double size standard among English speaking countries, based on the imperial measurement is 4'6" by 6'3" (54 by 75 inches (137 by 191 cm)) but the sizes for other bed types tend to vary.
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| N. America[1] | Australia[2] | UK/Ireland[3] | Continental Europe Latin America |
Japan[4] | |
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| Single/twin | 39in × 75in 0.97 m × 1.91 m |
36in × 75in 0.92 m x 1.87 m |
36in × 75in 0.9 m × 1.90 m |
35.4in × 79in 0.9 m × 2 m |
38in × 77in 0.97 m × 1.95 m |
| Double/full | 54in × 75in 1.37 m × 1.91 m |
54in × 75in 1.37 m x 1.87 m |
54in × 75in 1.37 m × 1.91 m |
55in × 79in 1.4 m × 2.00 m |
55in × 77in 1.4 m × 1.95 m |
| Queen King (UK/Ire.) Wide Double (Japan) |
60in × 80in 1.52 m × 2.03 m |
60in × 78in 1.5 m × 2 m |
63in × 79in 1.6 m × 2 m |
61in × 77in 1.54 m × 1.95 m |
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| Olympic Queen Queen (Japan) |
66in × 80in 1.68 m × 2.03 m |
67in × 77in 1.7 m × 1.95 m |
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| King Super King (UK/Ire.) |
76in × 80in 1.93 m × 2.03 m |
72in × 80in 1.83 m × 2.03 m |
72in × 78in 1.83 m × 1.98 m |
75in × 79in 1.90 m × 2 m |
76in × 77in 1.94 m × 1.95 m |
| California King King Long (Japan) |
72in × 84in 1.83 m × 2.13 m |
76in × 81in 1.94 m × 2.05 m |
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Note that, for North American and British/Irish beds, the sizes are specified in US customary units or Imperial units and the metric equivalents given are approximate. For Latin America, mainland Europe, and Japan, the sizes are specified in metric and the imperial equivalents given are approximate.
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.
A king-sized bed may have a king-sized box spring (bed base), or two smaller box-springs under a king-sized mattress. It is a common misconception that on a North American standard or eastern king, the (two) box springs are (each) identical in size to a twin extra-long. However, two twin extra-long mattresses next to each other add up to 78 inches (200 cm) wide instead of the 76-inch (190 cm) width that is standard for an eastern king.
In Mexico, the length of older beds is sometimes 1.9 metres instead of 2.
Most modern beds/mattresses sold in the UK and Ireland are constructed using imperial dimensions[3] but are sometimes sold in their (very) approximate metric equivalents.[5]
Larger sizes are available by special order, such as 'Eastern king' (78 in (200 cm) wide), 'Emperor' (84 in (210 cm) wide) 'Large Emperor' (215 cm) and 'Caesar' (96 in (240 cm) wide).
Mainland European basic sizes [see next] are sold in the UK, notably from IKEA: these are sometimes known as "IKEA size beds".[6]
Mainland European size beds are becoming increasingly popular in the UK, especially the European King size (160 cm x 200 cm) as contemporary Italian beds & furniture become more popular. It is now relatively easy to buy Euro King mattresses from suppliers like Tempur & Vispring.[7]
Modern mainland Europe practice is to refer to a bed by explicit width or size ("80 cm bed" or "80 × 200 cm bed"). In France and Spain, the length of older beds is sometimes 190 centimetres instead of 200.. Other sizes found include:
In most countries of mainland Europe, due to its cross-border retail prominence, IKEA's own sizing is common. Mattress sizes offered are:
80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in)
90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in)
140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in)
160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in)
With the assumption that two 90 cm wide mattresses may be combined for a
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in) bed.
In Italy, beds are classified by width. Sizes often used are:
Most mattress sizes in the Netherlands are also available in extra long, meaning 220 cm instead of 200 cm.
In the Scandinavian countries, standards vary from one country to another. In Norway, these sizes are used:
Beds/mattresses are often available also in extra long 220 cm (87 in) length. To cover the California king size mattress, waterbeds are also sold in Europe with size of 180 cm × 210 cm. Some older beds are only 190 cm (75 in) long, while antique beds often are even shorter (since they in older times often slept in a reclined position rather than the close to supine position which is common today, and also, on average, people are taller now than they used to be).
Australian standard mattress sizes.
The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand:
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