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. See also: Mattress § Sizes, and Bedding § Bedding 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. The standard bed sizes are: In addition to the sizes described above, other sizes have found some acceptance in North America, including: 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. 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. In Italy, beds are classified by name. 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: Most beds are 200 cm (79 in) cm long. Extra long beds are usually 220 cm (87 in), but they are rare. 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: 80/90/105/120/135/150 cm wide, the most common: "Individual" (single) = 90 cm wide "Matrimonio" (married couple) = 135/150 cm wide The following bed sizes are available in Australia The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand The following bed sizes are available in South Africa:
Beds are also available in extra length, which is 200 cm. The following bed sizes are available in Singapore and Malaysia: In China, the regulation standard has following sizes available:[2] In practice, bed sizes are usually categorized by the width. The length is typically two meters, but may vary. The most common sizes are: There are also extra size beds available, but they are less common. Back to U.S. Website, APO/FPO FurnitureExtra 15% offSelect Furniture by Christopher Knight*RugsUp to 70% offSelect Area Rugs by Safavieh*DécorUp to 50% offSelect Curtains by Exclusive Fabrics*Bed & BathSave onSelect Bedding & Bath by Laura Ashley & MoreHome ImprovementExtra 15% offHome Improvement*KitchenShop AppliancesOutdoorUp to 50% offSelect Outdoor Furniture by Portfolio*JewelryUp to 50% offSelect Auriya Jewelry*WatchesUp to 50% off Featured Branded Watches*Shop WatchesWomenUp to Extra 15% offClothing, Shoes & Accessories*MenUp to Extra 15% offClothing, Shoes & Accessories*Kids & BabyExtra 10% offKids Furniture*MoreExtra 10% offPet Supplies*
History of California King Beds Relatively speaking, California king beds did not hit the mattress scene until late in the game. In the 1960s, these gigantic beds were typically reserved for stars and athletes, but they have become a staple for tall sleepers and large bedrooms that need furniture to balance the space. To learn more about the creation and popularization of these oversized beds, check out the history of California king beds. California King Bed History: The first big bed. In 1590, the Great Bed of Ware was built for an inn located in Ware, England. Measuring in at 10 feet by 11 feet, this enormous bed could sleep 15 people at one time and became a famous relic that now resides in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Historians believe that this behemoth bed was a tentative model for the first king-sized bed that would come centuries later.In the early 1960s, a Los Angeles furniture company began making oversized beds for celebrity mansions. At a whopping 72 inches by 84 inches, this king bed became the largest on the market.
It was dubbed the California king-sized bed and went to into mass production a few years later. While 4 inches smaller on the sides, the California king mattress added 4 inches to the length to make sleeping more comfortable for those with a taller stature. Big beds gain footing. As popularity grew for luxuriously large mattresses, international mattress brands started producing their own versions of the California king bed. Europeans rolled out the Eastern king bed and the super king to compete with American brands that were mass producing extra-large king beds in the 70s and 80s.Today, the standard king bed measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long and the California king bed remains at 72 inches by 84 inches. The super king, popular in England, is 72 inches by 78 inches, and the Eastern king is 76 inches by 80 inches. In addition to these California king offshoots, Select Comfort has released a grand king that measures 80 inches by 98 inches, making it the largest mattress currently on the market.