The size of a standard bed is based on the size of a standard mattress, which varies from country to country. The size and amount of decoration on the bed frame can also change the size of the bed. Dimensions and names vary a lot from one place to another, and most countries have their own standards and language. Even if the nominal size of two mattresses is the same, they may still be a bit different in size because of manufacturing tolerances, the amount of padding, and the type of support. Most beds are rectangular, but you can order beds in other shapes, like circles, if you want to. The size of a bed may be different from that of a mattress.
Bed sizes in order
Nomenclature
Naming standards on different bed sizes and their corresponding actual measurements can vary across national standards. Examples of such nomenclature are names like “Single”, “Double”, “Queen” or “King” size. Sometimes the naming standards are further divided by adding adjectives such as “Narrow”, “Wide”, “Extra Wide”, “Long”, “Extra Long” and so on, which also can vary across national standards.
For example, a King size bed may measure (in width by length):
- 152 cm × 198 cm (60 in × 78 in) in the UK.
- 165 cm × 203 cm (65 in × 80 in) in New Zealand.
- 180 cm × 190 cm (71 in × 75 in) in Portugal, but is also available in 195 and 200 cm (77 and 79 in) lengths.
- 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in) in Indonesia.
- 183 cm × 191 cm (72 in × 75 in) in Singapore and Malaysia.
- 183 cm × 203 cm (72 in × 80 in) in Australia.
- 183 cm × 216 cm (72 in × 85 in) in India.
- 193 cm × 202 cm (76 in × 80 in) in the US.
Because of the growth of international trade and the above potential cause of confusion, bed sizes are becoming more standardized. In most countries, using the International System of Units, bed dimensions most often appear in centimeters, and often only by width and length. In the United States, Canada and other regions influenced by the former British Empire, dimensions are often in inches.
Bed sizes in order France
The most common sizes for double beds are:
Valet size : 140 cm × 190 cm ( 55 in × 75 in )
Queen size : 160 cm × 200 cm ( 63 in × 79 in )
King size : 180 cm × 200 cm ( 71 in × 79 in )
Bed sizes in order uk and Ireland
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, beds are measured according to the size of mattress they hold, not the dimensions of the bed frame itself; bed frame sizes are not standardized and may differ between manufacturers. Listed below are the typical bed sizes from the National Bed Federation, which is the trade association for the majority of British and Irish bed manufacturers and their suppliers. Most NBF manufacturers use designs dimensioned in feet and inches with the metric indicators not being exact equivalents. There can legally be a tolerance of up to ±2 cm (0.8 in) between the quoted measurements and the size of the mattress itself.
Small single : 76 × 191 (30 × 75)
Single : 91 × 191 (36 × 75)
Small double* : 122 × 191 (48 × 75)
Double : 137 × 191 (54 × 75)
King : 152 × 198 (60 × 78)
Super King : 183 × 198 (72 × 78)
Some UK retailers may have a “queen” size which refers to one of the above standard sizes, but there is inconsistency around which size specifically, with both the small double and super king being prevalent.
As well as customary UK sizes, some common European sizes can be found in the UK from imports and IKEA. The typical length of an IKEA and other European mattresses is 200 cm (79 in), whereas UK lengths vary depending on the width of the mattress, being usually either 191 or 198 cm (75 or 78 in). In 2015, IKEA started offering beds and mattresses in customary UK sizes alongside their standard European sizes.
Bed sizes in order usa
North America
The sizes of mattresses use non-numeric labels such as a “king” or “full”, but are defined in inches. Historically most beds were “twins” or “doubles” but in the mid-1940s larger mattresses were introduced by manufacturers. These were later standardized as “queen” and “king”, and first made a significant impact on the market in the 1950s and 60s. Standard mattress depth ranges from the “standard” size of 9 in (23 cm) to “high contour” of up to 13 in (33 cm). Below are the standard ISPA widths and heights in the United States and Canada.
While the dimensions are specified to the half-inch below, the actual dimension used by manufacturers or various websites may be half an inch larger or smaller.
Twin or Single : 38.5 × 74.5 (98 × 189 cm)
Twin XL : 38.5 × 79.5 (98 × 202 cm)
Full or Double : 53.5 × 74.5 (136 × 189 cm )
Queen : 60 × 79.5 (152 × 202 cm)
King : 76 × 79.5 (193 × 202 cm)
California King : 72 × 83.5 (183 × 212 cm)
Bed sizes in order Northern Europe
These sizes are for Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. There are some variations between different countries, but these are the most common sizes. Until the 1980s the most common mattress length was 190 cm (75 in).
Single:
70 cm × 200 cm (28 in × 79 in), mainly for double beds with two separate mattresses.
80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in), mainly for young peoples beds/ bunk beds and double beds with two separate mattresses.
90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in), common single bed. Extended variants are typically 210 cm (83 in).
100 cm × 200 cm (39 in × 79 in), new common single bed size.
120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in), uncommon, often as futon beds that are sold with mattress, slats and frame.
140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in), common, especially among young people.
Double:
140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in)
160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in), common, often with two separate mattresses.
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), most common double bed, often with two separate mattresses.
200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in), a common extra-wide bed, often with two separate mattresses.
Bed sizes in order Netherlands
Single:
80 cm × 200 cm (31 in × 79 in), small single bed.
90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in), average single bed.
90 cm × 210 cm (35 in × 83 in), average single bed.
90 cm × 220 cm (35 in × 87 in), average single bed.
100 cm × 200 cm (39 in × 79 in), large single bed.
100 cm × 210 cm (39 in × 83 in), large single bed.
100 cm × 220 cm (39 in × 87 in), large single bed.
Double:
140 cm × 200 cm (55 in × 79 in), small double bed (“twijfelaar”).
160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in), average double bed.
160 cm × 210 cm (63 in × 83 in), average double bed.
160 cm × 220 cm (63 in × 87 in), average double bed.
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in), large double bed.
180 cm × 210 cm (71 in × 83 in), large double bed.
180 cm × 220 cm (71 in × 87 in), large double bed.
200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in), extra large double bed.
200 cm × 210 cm (79 in × 83 in), extra large double bed.
200 cm × 220 cm (79 in × 87 in), extra large double bed.
Bed sizes in order Portugal
In Portugal, the most common widths for beds are:
solteiro (single): 80 cm (31 in) or 90 cm (35 in)
casal (double): 140 cm (55 in)
Queen size: 160 cm (63 in)
King size: 180 cm (71 in)
Super king size: 200 cm (79 in)
Beds are typically 190 cm (75 in) or 195 cm (77 in) long, but 200 cm (79 in) have become more common.
Bed sizes in order Italy
In Italy, beds are classified by name and use the term piazza as in “place”. Standard sizes are:
una piazza literally : 80 cm × 190 cm (31 in × 75 in)
una piazza singolo: 90 cm × 190 cm (35 in × 75 in)
una piazza e mezza : 120 cm × 190 cm (47 in × 75 in)
piazza e mezza francese : 140 cm × 190 cm (55 in × 75 in)
due piazze : 160 cm × 190 cm (63 in × 75 in) and
letto matrimoniale: 180 cm × 190 cm (71 in × 75 in)
Bed sizes in order Australia
The following bed sizes are available in Australia.
Single : 92 × 188 (36 × 74)
Long single : 92 × 203 (36 × 800
King single : 107 × 203 (42 × 80)
Double : 138 × 188 (54 × 74)
Queen : 153 × 203 (60 × 80)
King : 183 × 203 (72 × 80)
Super king : 204 × 204 (80 × 80)
Bed sizes in order New Zealand
The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand.
Single : 92 × 188 (36 × 74)
Single XL : 92 × 203 (36 × 80)
King single : 107 × 203 (42 × 80)
Double : 135 × 188 (53 × 74)
Queen : 150 × 203 (59 × 80)
King : 165 × 203 (65 × 80)
Super king : 183 × 203 (72 × 80)
California king : 203 × 203 (80 × 80)
Bed sizes in order South Africa
In South Africa, bed sizes have standard lengths of either 188 or 200 cm (74 or 79 in), with the latter being called XL variants. XL mattresses have the same widths as their non-XL counterparts. The 200 cm (79 in) XL length is recommended for persons over 183 cm (6 ft) tall.
Single: 92 cm (36 in) wide
Three-quarter: 107 cm (42 in) wide
Double: 137 cm (54 in) wide
Queen: 152 cm (60 in) wide
King: 183 cm (72 in) wide. Equal to the width of two single mattresses.
Super King: 200 cm (79 in) wide. Available in XL length only.
Bed sizes in order China
In China, the following sizes are standard:
Lengths: 190, 195, 200, 210 cm (75, 77, 79, 83 in)
Single bed widths: 80, 90, 100, 110, 120 cm (31, 35, 39, 43, 47 in)
Double bed widths: 135, 140, 150, 180 cm (53, 55, 59, 71 in)
In practice, bed sizes are usually categorized by the width. The length is typically 200 cm (79 in), but this may vary. The most common sizes are:
120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)
150 cm × 200 cm (59 in × 79 in)
180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in)
Other bed sizes are available, which are less common however.
Bed sizes in order Indonesia
In Indonesia, the standard length is always 200 cm (79 in). The following market-standard sizes are commonly available in Indonesia:
Single : 90 cm × 200 cm (35 in × 79 in)
Double or twin : 120 cm × 200 cm (47 in × 79 in)
Queen :160 cm × 200 cm (63 in × 79 in)
King : 180 cm × 200 cm (71 in × 79 in)
Super King : 200 cm × 200 cm (79 in × 79 in)
Bed sizes in order Japan
Standard Japanese bedding sizes are described in the standard JIS S 1102:2017 Beds for domestic use by the Japanese Standards Association.
Single : 97 × 195 (38 × 77)
Semi-Double : 122 × 195 (48 × 77)
Double : 140 × 195 (55 × 77)
Wide Double : 152 × 195 (60 × 77)
Queen : 160 × 195 (63 × 77)
King : 194 × 195 (76 × 77)
King Long : 194 × 205 (76 × 81)
Bed sizes in order Malaysia / Singapore
Standard bed sizes in Malaysia and Singapore
Single : 91 x 191 (36 x 75)
Super single : 107 x 191 (42 x 75)
Queen : 152 x 191 (60 x 75)
King : 183 x 191 (72 x 75)
Bed sizes in order Pakistan
Standard bed sizes in Pakistan.
Single: 99 cm × 191 cm (39 in × 75 in)
Single XL: 99 cm × 203 cm (39 in × 80 in)
Double: 152 cm × 191 cm (60 in × 75 in)
Double XL: 152 cm × 203 cm (60 in × 80 in)
Queen: 168 cm × 203 cm (66 in × 80 in)
King: 168 cm × 213 cm (66 in × 84 in)
Super King: 183 cm × 213 cm (72 in × 84 in)
Bed sizes in order Taiwan
There are five common bed sizes in Taiwan, locally known as 3 footer, 3.5 footer, 5 footer, 6 footer and 7 footer. They are also known as Taiwanese small single, twin, full, queen and king respectively.
Small Single : 91 × 188 (36 × 74)
Twin : 106 × 188 (42 × 74)
Double : 152 × 188 (60 × 74)
Queen : 182 × 188 (72 × 74)
King : 182 × 212 (72 × 83)
However, American beds are also popular in Taiwan. Bedroom furniture and bedding of U.S. standard sizes can be purchased in major cities there.
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