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Single size bed

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 size of the frame and 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.

Table of common sizes

See also: Mattress § Mattress dimensions, and Bedding § Bedding sizes
Mattress size (width × length)
N. America[1] Australia[2] UK & Ireland[3] New Zealand[citation needed] Continental Europe
& Latin America[citation needed] 		Japan[4]
Single
Twin (USA) 		39 in × 75 in
99 cm × 191 cm 		36 in × 75 in
91 cm × 191 cm 		91 cm × 188 cm
36 in × 74 in 		90 cm × 200 cm
35 in × 79 in 		97 cm × 195 cm
38 in × 77 in
Double or full 54 in × 75 in
137 cm × 191 cm 		137 cm × 188 cm
54 in × 74 in 		140 cm × 200 cm
55 in × 79 in 		140 cm × 195 cm
55 in × 77 in
Queen (US)
King (UK & Ire.)
Wide Double (Japan) 		60 in × 80 in
152 cm × 203 cm 		153 cm × 203 cm
60 in × 80 in 		60 in × 78 in
152 cm × 198 cm 		153 cm × 203 cm
60 in × 80 in 		160 cm × 200 cm
63 in × 79 in 		154 cm × 195 cm
61 in × 77 in
Olympic Queen (US)
Queen (Japan)
King (NZ) 		66 in × 80 in
168 cm × 203 cm 		167 cm × 203 cm
66 in × 80 in 		170 cm × 195 cm
67 in × 77 in
King (US)
Super King (UK, Ire. & NZ) 		76 in × 80 in
193 cm × 203 cm 		72 in × 80 in
183 cm × 203 cm 		72 in × 78 in
183 cm × 198 cm 		183 cm × 203 cm
72 in × 80 in 		180 cm × 200 cm
71 in × 79 in 		194 cm × 195 cm
76 in × 77 in
California King (US)
King Long (Japan) 		72 in × 84 in
183 cm × 213 cm 		203 cm × 203 cm
80 in × 80 in 		194 cm × 205 cm
76 in × 81 in

Where the metric system is used, sizes are specified in metric units; where other units are normally or alternatively used, the other unit, or both, may be given; e.g., inches in the United States.[5][6]

Canada and United States

Standard North American sizes
A pillowtop queen-size mattress.

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.

Standard North American sizes

The standard bed sizes are:[7]

Hospital
36 in × 78 in (91 cm × 198 cm)
May be 80" long.
Twin
39 in × 75 in (99 cm × 191 cm)
A "single" may be the same size, or may be a few inches narrower.
Full or double
54 in × 75 in (137 cm × 191 cm)
Queen
60 in × 80 in (152 cm × 203 cm)
King
76 in × 80 in (193 cm × 203 cm)
A king-sized bed may have a king-sized box spring (foundation), or, more commonly, two smaller box-springs (each the size of a Twin XL bed) under a king-sized mattress.
California king
72 in × 84 in (183 cm × 213 cm)

Other North American sizes

In addition to the sizes described above, other sizes have found some acceptance in North America, including:

Twin XL
39 in × 80 in (99 cm × 203 cm)[8]
Full XL
54 in × 80 in (137 cm × 203 cm)[8]
California Queen Waterbed Insert
Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2.0 inches from California Queen waterbed size.
58 in × 82 in (147 cm × 208 cm)[9]
California King Waterbed Insert
Used for conventional mattresses inside a waterbed frame. Subtract 2.0 inches from California King waterbed size.
70 in × 82 in (178 cm × 208 cm)[9]

UK and Ireland sizes

Standard UK and Ireland sizes

Most modern beds/mattresses sold in the UK and Ireland are constructed using imperial dimensions[3] but are generally sold in their approximate metric equivalents.[10]

Toddler[clarification needed] bed
(about 70 cm × 140 cm)
Standard single
36" × 75", also sold as 90 cm × 190 cm.[3]
European single
36" x 78", also sold as 90 cm × 200 cm.[11] Common size for hospitality (zip & link) twin beds as beds can be combined to make a superking bed.
Small double or three-quarter
48" × 75" (approximately 120 cm × 190 cm).
Standard double
54" × 75", also sold as 135 cm × 190 cm.[3]
King
60" × 78", also sold as 150 cm × 200 cm.[3]
Extra King
72" x 75", also sold as 180 cm × 190 cm.[12] Hospitality size formed by zip & linking two standard single beds together
Super King
72" × 78", also sold as 180 cm × 200 cm.[3]
Eastern King
78" × 78", also sold as 200 cm × 200 cm.[13]
Emperor
84" × 84", also sold as 215 cm × 215 cm.[13]
Caesar
96" × 87", also sold as 245 cm × 220 cm.[13]

Swedish Sizes are sold in the UK; in particular they are the standard sizes supplied by IKEA.[14]

The European king size (180 cm × 200 cm) as well as contemporary Italian beds and furniture have become more popular.[15]

Other sizes (bespoke beds) can be made to order; bed, mattress, and bed linen must all be of compatible size.[15]

Mainland European sizes

France

[16] Most common sizes for double beds are:[citation needed]
140 cm wide by 190 cm long
160 cm wide by 200 cm long

Italy

In Italy, beds are classified by name. Standard sizes are:[citation needed]

Una piazza or singolo ("single")
80 cm (31.5 inches) wide by 190 cm long
Una piazza e mezza (1½)
120 cm (47.2 inches) wide by 190 cm long
Due piazze or matrimoniale
160 cm (62.99 inches) wide by 190 cm long

Less common:[citation needed]

Piazza francese
140 cm (55 in) wide

Due to the popularity of imported beds (especially from Ikea), the 200 cm length is becoming more common.

Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland

There are some variations between the Nordic countries, but these are the most common sizes:

Single:[17]

  • 80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in)
  • 90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in)
  • 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)

Double:[18][19][20]

  • 140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in) (very narrow)
  • 150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in), common, except on Ikea
  • 160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in)
  • 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), very common
  • 200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in) (very wide)

Most beds are 200 cm (79 in) cm long. Extra long beds are usually 220 cm (87 in),[21] but they are rare.

Portugal

In Portugal the most common sizes for beds are:[22]

Solteiro (bachelor)

80 cm (31.5 inches) wide by 190 cm long (can go up to 105 cm wide by 200 cm long)

Casal (married)

140 cm (55 in) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long

Queen Size

160 cm (62.99 inches) or 180 cm (70.86 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

New Zealand/Australia sizes

The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand:[23]

Single
91 cm × 188 cm (36 in × 74 in)
Long Single
91 cm × 203 cm (36 in × 80 in)
King Single
107 cm × 203 cm (42 in × 80 in)
Double
137 cm × 188 cm (54 in × 74 in)
Long Double
137 cm × 203 cm (54 in × 80 in)
Queen
153 cm × 203 cm (60 in × 80 in)
King
167 cm × 203 cm (66 in × 80 in)
Super King
183 cm × 203 cm (72 in × 80 in)
Californian King
203 cm × 203 cm (80 in × 80 in)

Note that sizes vary slightly from bed to bed due to manufacturing tolerances, level of padding, and support type.

South African sizes

The following bed sizes are available in South Africa:[24]

Single
91.5 cm × 188 cm
Three-quarter
107 cm × 188 cm
Double
137 cm × 188 cm
Queen
152 cm × 188 cm
King
183 cm × 188 cm (equals two single mattresses)

Beds are also available in extra length, which would be 200 cm.

Singaporean and Malaysian sizes

The following bed sizes are available in Singapore and Malaysia:[25]

Single
36 in × 75 in (91 cm  191 cm)
Super single
42 in × 75 in (107 cm × 191 cm)
Queen (double)
60 in × 75 in (152 cm × 191 cm)
King (double)
72 in × 75 in (183 cm × 191 cm)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mattress Size :: USA & Canada". Mattresssizes.info. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  2. ^ "Bed Sizes & Mattress Dimensions, King Queen Double & Single Bed Size". The-pillow.com.au. 2008-09-05. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  3. ^ a b c d e f UK National Bed Federation Guidelines: Standard Bed Sizes
  4. ^ "ベッドのサイズについて - 家具選び情報". Outlet-kagu.com. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  5. ^ US Mattress Research Center:Mattress Size Information. An example of a US site giving dimensions in inches, only.
  6. ^ Bed sizes, UK site. Typical UK bed site, giving dimensions in both cm and (parenthesised) Imperial.
  7. ^ "Bed Sizes". 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-03.
  8. ^ a b "Mattress Sizes". MattressInsider.Com. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
  9. ^ a b Douglas Belleville. "Putting a Conventional Mattress in a Waterbed". Stlbeds.com. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  10. ^ "Mattresses | Single, Double & Kingsize Mattresses at John Lewis". Johnlewis.com. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  11. ^ http://www.bedfed.org.uk/product-category/mattress-sizes/90-x-200cm/
  12. ^ http://www.factory-beds-direct.co.uk/mattress-sho/zip-and-links/extraking-zip-and-links/
  13. ^ a b c "Retailer of Large/Big Beds". The Big Bed Company. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  14. ^ "Ikea/ European Size Mattresses". OddSizeBeds.co.uk. Archived from the original on 20 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-10. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ a b "Contemporary Bed Sizes Explained - Contemporary Furniture & Modern Furniture". Gomodern.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  16. ^ Par Grégoire. "Tailles de matelas : Matelas 140 x 190 ou 160 x 200 | Le Matelas". Lematelas.fr. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
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  18. ^ "Senger - alle varianter - Skeidar". Skeidar.no. 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
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  22. ^ "Colchão de casal ou king size?". ColchaoNet.com. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  23. ^ "Sleepyhead Bed Sizes". Sleep Better. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  24. ^ "Beds | Mattresses |Kids Furniture | 0860 747 747". Bedsdirect.co.za. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
  25. ^ "Bed Sizes In Asia | Singapore Expat Lifestyle Blog". Entersingapore.info. 2009-08-10. Retrieved 2013-11-04.
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