Standard Bed Sizes ChartThis chart is an effort at providing standard information about bed sizes. These matress dimensions have been measured in inches. They are not always standard. Below you will find bed styles and sizes for the United States and bed styles and sizes for the United Kingdom and related territories. If you are aware of other sizes that are what could be termed as, standard, for any country, please let us know.Be aware that bed names vary in different countries, different cultures and even different parts of the same country. In fact they may differ in both name and size specifications from one manufacturer to another. What we have provided is a generally accepted standard. Make sure you make measurements so that you will have no difficulty in finding bed linens that will both fit and be suitable to you. Follow the link below for the bed dimensions in metric values.Metric Bed Sizes (in centimeters)Scroll for more USA Bed and Mattress DimensionsWidthLengthSpace Per PersonCommentsStandard Bunk Bed Size39"75"39"x75"Small, for one adult or child;
good selection for school-age children; upper and lowerNarrow Bunk Bed Size36"75"36"x75"Small, for one child; good selection for pre-teens; upper and lowerTwin Bed Size / Single Bed Size39"75"39"x75"Small, for one adult; good selection for guest accommodationsTwin Extra Long Bed Size39"80"39"x80"Bed linens can be difficult to locate and purchaseFull Bed Size/ Double Bed Size54"75"27"x75"Wide enough for a large adult or two small adultsQueen Bed Size60"80"30"x80"Best selection for two adults but possibly too small for someCalifornia Queen Bed Size60"84"30"x84"4 inches longer than standard QueenExpanded Queen Bed Size66"80"33"x80"6 inches wider than standard QueenSuper Queen Bed Size66"80"33"x80"6 inches wider than standard Queen, also thickerHotel King Bed Size72"80"36"x80"4 inches thinner than the standard kingKing Bed Size76"80"38"x80"Standard KingCalifornia King Bed Size72"84"36"x84"Not as wide but longer than a standard KingGrand King Bed Size80"98"40"x98"For really large and tall peopleScroll for more UK Bed And Mattress SizesWidthLengthSpace per personCommentsSingle Bed Size36"75"36"x75"Small
, for one adult; good selection for guest accommodationsBunk Bed Size36"75"36"x75"Small, for one adult or child; 4711 North Brady St. - Davenport IA. - Quad Cities (563) 345-6256 a crazy world we sleep in! modern manufacturers have come to agree on certain guidelines and principles in the design and sizing of beds and mattresses. However, there is always that international barrier to overcome when it comes toManufacturers in the United States, Australia, the UK/Ireland and Europe all seem to have different sizes when it comes to mattresses. I'm sure it makes it difficult when our friends from across the pond travel or take up residence in the United States only to find our bedding and sheets are quite unfamiliar. In this article we'll examine the many variations of bed sizes and offer this article up as a guide to help our overseas friends figure out and translate our sizes into theirs. Twin or Single Bed
or Single size as it is commonly referred to seems to be a pretty standard size in the bedding industryYou'll find that the American twin size mattress is only 6 cm wider than an Australian twin or a UK/ Ireland twin bed. It's 7 cm wider than aThe standard American twin bed is the same length as an Australian or UK / IrelandHowever these beds are shorter than the European twin bed by 9 cm. Double or Full size beds as they are often refereedIf the United States, Australia, UK and Ireland can agree on one thing, it would be that our double and full size beds are definitely the same. full beds are 3 cm wider and 9 cm longer than American size beds as they are refereed to in the United States share the same size with Australian queen size mattresses. The UK / Ireland mattress close in this size is actually refereed to as a King size there. have a designation for this size and would most likely be refereed to as a 160 cm wide mattress.
King bed is shorter by 4 cm than the Australian and American queen size bed. European beds are wider than American beds in this size by 8 cm but slightly shorter or (UK/Ireland Super King) / Ireland (Super King) size beds as they are called in the United States are favorably similar to other bed sizes around theThe UK / Ireland and Australian sizes are 10The European size is 13 cm less wide. United States king mattresses and Australian mattresses are the same length. The UK / Ireland Super King is only 5 cm shorter and the European bed is 3 cm shorter than a standard United States king mattress. these mattresses are all very close in size. industries whether they be North American or in Europe always offer some sizes that are not considered standardHowever there is a market for these mattresses and that is the reason they stick around. some of these sizes and how they stack up against different beds and mattresses.
Sizes - United States extra long or Twin XL beds are basically a longer single bed in the United States. Australia has a bed close in size to this refereed to as a Single Extra Long which is the same length but 5 cm less wide. The American full extra long or Full XL beds are very close in size to the New Zealand long double bed which is the same length wise but 2 cm less wide. king mattress is actually a size from the old waterbed industry that has declined since the 1990's. there were many bedroom sets made to this size and people still purchase replacement innerspring or memory foam mattresses for these beds. There are also new products being sold in this size which has given it a new life in the bed industry. Sizes - UK (United Kingdom) United States doesn't really have any small singleThe closest here would be considered an armyThe UK Super Single bed however is very close in size to the American twin size bed and is
9 cm wider than that bed. The UK small double bed is comparable to the United States full extra longDimensionally it is a little smaller but would be the closest size to the American full xl bed. United States readers, modern European standards for referring to a bed are done by its dimensions rather than by a name. For example you would say a mattress 80 cm x 200 cm or .8 m x 2 m rather than saying aUnfortunately the United States does not offer sizes of beds in these widths through the mainstream bedding industry. or the 100 x 200 cm mattress is very close dimensionally to the United States twin extra long mattress. would be the closest comparable bed or mattress to this size and would be a good fit. For Additional Bed Conversion Information: If you are an overseas retailer or manufacturer that is considered an authority about your country's bedding products, I would welcome you to share with us a link