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.Modern manufacturing conventions have resulted in a limited number of standard sizes of commercial bedding for mattresses and box springs. They vary by country of origin. The sizes in the UK and Ireland, other than the double, vary compared to the US sizes, being generally smaller. The US queen corresponds to UK king, and king to super king. The European or continental basic sizes are similar to the UK but have a set length of 200 centimetres. The terms queen, king and super king are not used in continental Europe, and double refers to 140 cm or any higher width. Instead of these US/UK denominations, the bed width is given in centimetres.
These dimensions are for the mattress—the actual bed frame will be a little bigger in order to fully encompass and support the mattress. The thickness of the mattress may vary considerably. Most UK bed sizes are available in various lengths between 75 and 87 inches (190–220 cm) in 3-inch (7.6 cm) increments Modern continental Europe practice is to refer to a bed by explicit width or size ("80 cm bed" or "80 × 200 cm bed"). Other sizes found include: In France, Spain and Mexico, the length of older beds is sometimes 190 centimetres instead of 200. In Italy, beds are classified by width: 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 or 87 in length). 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).
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The overall dimensions will be slightly larger than 75cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for detailsOur Best-selling Small Single Bed FramesMilanoOBC - the Original bedstead company2ft6 Small single: £3253ft UK Single90cm x 190cm / 3' x 6'3"3ft SingleThis is the UK single mattress size, and the size people mean when they talk about a standard single mattress.Single mattressesOur Bestselling Single MattressesSumptuous SilverKayflex3ft Single: £157UNO DeluxeBreasley3ft Single: £119Single Bed FramesA single bed is a frame which accepts a single size mattress. The overall dimensions will be slightly larger than 90cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for detailsOur Best-selling Single Bed FramesNew Bretton OakFlintshire Furniture3ft Single: £305Pulsar in WhiteLimelight3ft Single: £1494ft UK Small double120cm x 190cm / 4' x 6'3"4ft Small doubleNarrower than a standard double, so-called 'Small Double' mattresses are ideal for occasional use (such as for guest bedrooms) - this provides just enough room for two.
Small Double MattressesOur Bestselling Small Double MattressesBronzeflexKayflex4ft Small double: £175CoolmaxKayflex4ft Small double: £219Small Double Bed FramesA small double bed is a frame which accepts a small double size mattress. The overall dimensions will be slightly larger than 120cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for detailsOur Best-selling Small Double Bed FramesPentre whiteFlintshire Furniture4ft Small double: £295Selkirk in ivoryOBC - the Original bedstead company4ft Small double: £5154ft6 UK Double135cm x 190cm / 4'6 x 6'3"4ft6 DoubleThis is the UK double mattress size.Double MattressesOur Bestselling Double MattressesThermo CoolKayflex4ft6 Double: £259Sumptuous SilverKayflex4ft6 Double: £197Double Bed FramesA double bed is a frame which accepts a double size mattress. The overall dimensions will be slightly larger than 135cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for detailsOur Best-selling Double Bed FramesChatsworth in WhiteOBC - the Original bedstead company4ft6 Double: £289Pulsar in WhiteLimelight4ft6 Double: £1655ft UK King size150cm x 200cm / 5' x 6'6"5ft King sizeKing size mattresses are wider and longer than standard double mattresses - and although they are only 6 inches wider, this can make a huge difference to how much space you have when sharing a bed.
King Size MattressesOur Bestselling King Size MattressesThermo CoolKayflex5ft King size: £299Sumptuous SilverKayflex5ft King size: £237King Size Bed FramesA king size bed is a frame which accepts a king size mattress. The overall dimensions will be slightly larger than 150cm x 200cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for detailsOur Best-selling King Size Bed FramesChatsworth in WhiteOBC - the Original bedstead company5ft King size: £305Walkworth in oatmeal fabricKaydian5ft King size: £7956ft UK Superking size180cm x 200cm / 6' x 6'6"6ft Superking sizeSuperking mattresses are a whole foot wider than king size - and they provide a wonderfully large sleeping surface. Not everyone can fit a bed of this size into their bedroom - but if you can, it is worth it!Superking mattressesOur Bestselling Superking MattressesDiamond 2000Duvalay6ft Super king: £1099Performance 240 - firmMammoth6ft Super king: £1339Superking size Bed FramesA superking size bed is a frame which accepts a double size mattress.
The overall dimensions will be slightly larger than 180cm x 200cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for detailsOur Best-selling Superking size Bed FramesHamilton in BlackOBC - the Original bedstead company6ft Super king: £589Walkworth in oatmeal fabricKaydian6ft Super king: £850European SizesThese are European bed and mattress sizes - often referred to as Euro sizes, these are sold by European manufacturers such as IkeaEuropean Single90cm x 200cm / 3' x 6'6"Euro SingleThe same width as a standard UK single size, but slightly longer. If you bought a single bed from a European manufacturer like Ikea, you will probably need this size!Euro single mattressesOur Bestselling Euro Single MattressesEuropean Double140cm x 200cm / 4'9 x 6'6"Euro DoubleSlightly wider and slightly longer than a standard UK double mattress. If you bought a double bed from a European manufacturer like Ikea, you will probably need this size.Euro double mattressesOur Bestselling Euro Double MattressesYou Perfect SixBreasleyEuro double: £649UNO Pocket 2000BreasleyEuro double: £359European King160cm x 200cm / 5'3 x 6'6"Euro KingThe same length as a standard UK king size, but slightly wider.