Bed size - wikipedia Bed size Single size bed 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. In almost all territories, standard beds are rectangular but other shapes, notably circular, may be obtained by special order. Contents 1 Table of common sizes 2 Canada and United States 2.1 Standard sizes 2.2 Other sizes 3 Europe 3.1 UK and Ireland 3.2 France 3.3 Italy 3.4 Northern Europe 3.5 Portugal 3.6 Spain 3.7 Switzerland 4 Oceania 4.1 Australia 4.2 New Zealand 5 Africa 5.1 South Africa 6 Asia 6.1 China 6.2 Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia 7 See also 8 References 9 External links Table of common sizes See also : 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. Mattress size ( width × length ) US and Canada UK and Ireland Australia New Zealand Continental Europe Scandinavia Japan China Thailand Singapore Brazil Small single or Cot 30 in × 75 in 76 cm × 191 cm 60 cm × 190 cm 24 in × 75 in 80 cm × 190 cm 31 in × 75 in 85 cm × 195 cm 33 in × 77 in 91 cm × 188 cm 36 in × 74 in Single, Twin, or Bunk 38 in × 75 in 97 cm × 191 cm 90 cm × 190 cm 35 in × 75 in 92 cm × 188 cm 36 in × 74 in 91 cm × 188 cm 36 in × 74 in 90 cm × 200 cm 35 in × 79 in 90 cm × 200 cm 35 in × 79 in 97 cm × 195 cm 38 in × 77 in 106 cm × 188 cm 42 in × 74 in 107 cm × 198 cm 42 in × 78 in 91 cm × 191 cm 36 in × 75 in 88 cm x 188 cm 35 in x 74 in Twin extra long 38 in × 80 in 97 cm × 203 cm 91 cm × 203 cm 36 in × 80 in 90 cm × 210 cm 35 in × 83 in 97 cm × 205 cm 38 in × 81 in King single or Super single 107 cm × 203 cm 42 in × 80 in 107 cm × 203 cm 42 in × 80 in 120 cm × 200 cm 47 in × 79 in 110 cm × 195 cm 43 in × 77 in 107 cm × 191 cm 42 in × 75 in 96 cm x 203 cm 38 in x 80 in Small double or Three - quarter 48 in × 75 in 122 cm × 191 cm 120 cm × 190 cm 47 in × 75 in 140 cm × 200 cm 55 in × 79 in 122 cm × 195 cm 48 in × 77 in Full or Double 53 in × 75 in 135 cm × 191 cm 135 cm × 190 cm 53 in × 75 in 138 cm × 188 cm 54 in × 74 in 137 cm × 188 cm 54 in × 74 in 140 cm × 200 cm 55 in × 79 in 180 cm × 200 cm 71 in × 79 in 140 cm × 195 cm 55 in × 77 in 152 cm × 188 cm 60 in × 74 in 122 cm × 198 cm 48 in × 78 in 138 cm x 188 cm 54 in x 74 in Double extra long 53 in × 80 in 135 cm × 203 cm 140 cm × 205 cm 55 in × 81 in Queen 60 in × 80 in 152 cm × 203 cm 153 cm × 203 cm 60 in × 80 in 153 cm × 203 cm 60 in × 80 in 154 cm × 195 cm 61 in × 77 in 182 cm × 188 cm 72 in × 74 in 152 cm × 198 cm 60 in × 78 in 152 cm × 191 cm 60 in × 75 in 158 cm x 198 cm 62 in x 78 in Expanded, Super, or Olympic queen 66 in × 80 in 168 cm × 203 cm King or Eastern King 76 in × 80 in 193 cm × 203 cm or 78 in 198 cm square 152 cm × 198 cm 60 in × 78 in 183 cm × 203 cm 72 in × 80 in 167 cm × 203 cm 66 in × 80 in 160 cm × 200 cm 63 in × 79 in 170 cm × 195 cm 67 in × 77 in 182 cm × 212 cm 72 in × 83 in 183 cm × 198 cm 72 in × 78 in 183 cm × 191 cm 72 in × 75 in 193 cm x 203 cm 76 in x 80 in California King or Western King or or King long 72 in × 84 in 183 cm × 213 cm 72 in × 84 in 183 cm × 213 cm 80 in × 80 in 203 cm × 203 cm 170 cm × 205 cm 67 in × 81 in Grand King, Super King, Athletic King or Texas King 80 in × 98 in 203 cm × 249 cm 180 cm × 200 cm 71 in × 79 in 203 cm × 203 cm 80 in × 80 in 183 cm × 203 cm 72 in × 80 in 180 cm × 200 cm 71 in × 79 in 194 cm × 205 cm 76 in × 81 in Canada and united states Standard North American sizes A pillowtop queen - size mattress. Standard sizes Standard bed sizes in the US and Canada are : Twin or single 38 in × 75 in ( 97 cm × 191 cm ) There is a common misconception that a single bed is sometimes smaller than a twin. Full / Double 53 in × 75 in ( 135 cm × 191 cm ) Queen 60 in × 80 in ( 152 cm × 203 cm ) King 76 in × 80 in ( 193 cm × 203 cm ) Foundation or box spring size can be of two single L or twin XL. California king 72 in × 84 in ( 183 cm × 213 cm ) Other sizes Single L or twin XL 39 in × 80 in ( 99 cm × 203 cm ) Three - quarters 48 in × 75 in ( 122 cm × 191 cm ) Full XL 53 in × 80 in ( 135 cm × 203 cm ) Texas ( or athletic ) king 80 in × 98 in ( 203 cm × 249 cm ) 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 ) 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 ) Europe UK and Ireland Most modern beds / mattresses available in the UK and Ireland are sold using metric dimensions, as required by law. The names of standard mattress sizes were, however, originally attributed to specific imperial dimensions which remain in common use as a point of reference. Size Notes Small Single 75 cm × 190 cm ( 30 in × 75 in ) Common UK size for hospitality ( zip & link ) twin beds as beds can be combined to make a short king bed. Equivalent to previous 2'6 '' x 6'3 '' Single 90 cm × 190 cm ( 35 in × 75 in ) Also a standard hospitality sized twin bed in Ireland, two mattresses can be zip linked to make a short Superking bed. Equivalent to previous 3 ' x 6'3 '' European single 90 cm × 200 cm ( 35 in × 79 in ) Small Double 120 cm × 190 cm ( 47 in × 75 in ) Equivalent to previous 4 ' x 6'3 '' Double 135 cm × 190 cm ( 53 in × 75 in ) Equivalent to previous 4'6 '' x 6'3 '' European Double 140 cm × 200 cm ( 55 in × 79 in ) King 150 cm × 200 cm ( 59 in × 79 in ) Equivalent to previous 5 ' x 6'6 '' European King 160 cm × 200 cm ( 63 in × 79 in ) Superking 180 cm × 200 cm ( 71 in × 79 in ) Equivalent to previous 6 ' x 6'6 '' Emperor 200 cm × 202 cm ( 79 in × 80 in ) Equivalent to previous 6'6 x 6'8 '' Large Emperor 215 cm × 217 cm ( 85 in × 85 in ) Equivalent to previous 7 ' x 7 ' 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 Queen size mattress in the UK is often misunderstood to be one of the larger sizes as is the case in many other parts of the world. At 120cm in width, however, it is smaller than a UK double. Another common mistake is to use a mattress size as the required space for the full dimensions of the bed and mattress. France Single size beds are usually 90 centimetres ( 35 in ) wide by 190 centimetres ( 75 in ) long. Most common sizes for double beds are : 140 centimetres ( 55 in ) wide by 190 centimetres ( 75 in ) long 160 centimetres ( 63 in ) wide by 200 centimetres ( 79 in ) long 180 centimetres ( 71 in ) wide by 200 centimetres ( 79 in ) long ( less common, but increasing popularity ). Due to the popularity of imported beds ( especially from IKEA ), the 200 centimetres ( 79 in ) length is becoming more common. Italy In Italy, beds are classified by name and use the term Piazza as in `` one place '' Standard sizes are : Una piazza or singolo ( `` single '' ) 80 centimetres ( 31 in ) wide by 190 centimetres ( 75 in ) long. Una piazza e mezza ( 11⁄2 ) 120 centimetres ( 47 in ) wide by 190 centimetres ( 75 in ) long. Due piazze or letto matrimoniale 160 centimetres ( 63 in ) wide by 190 centimetres ( 75 in ) long long Less common : Piazza francese or `` Piazza e Mezza francese '' 140 centimetres ( 55 in ) wide by 190 centimetres ( 75 in ) long Due to the popularity of imported beds ( especially from IKEA ), the 200 centimetres ( 79 in ) length is becoming more common. Northern europe 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 : Single : 80 cm × 190 cm ( 31 in × 75 in ), traditional standard for bunk beds in Germany 90 cm × 190 cm ( 35 in × 75 in ), traditional standard in Germany 75 cm × 200 cm ( 30 in × 79 in ), standard in Norway 80 cm × 200 cm ( 31 in × 79 in ), common variant in Finland 90 cm × 200 cm ( 35 in × 79 in ), standard single bed in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany. 90 cm × 210 cm ( 35 in × 83 in ) 90 cm × 200 cm ( 35 in × 79 in ), common variant in The Netherlands 90 cm × 220 cm ( 35 in × 87 in ), extra large variant in The Netherlands 100 cm × 200 cm ( 39 in × 79 in ), now very common in Germany 105 cm × 200 cm ( 41 in × 79 in ) 120 cm × 200 cm ( 47 in × 79 in ) Three - Quarter : 120 cm × 200 cm ( 47 in × 79 in ), less common in Scandinavia 140 cm × 200 cm ( 55 in × 79 in ), very common three - quarters in Scandinavia Double : 120 cm × 200 cm ( 47 in × 79 in ), referred to as a `` doubter '' in the Netherlands, somewhat common for younger people 140 cm × 200 cm ( 55 in × 79 in ) 150 cm × 200 cm ( 59 in × 79 in ), common 160 cm × 200 cm ( 63 in × 79 in ), very common, common variant in Finland 180 cm × 200 cm ( 71 in × 79 in ), very common double bed in current Danish, Swedish and Norwegian standards 180 cm × 210 cm ( 71 in × 83 in ) 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 ), but they are rare. Portugal In Portugal the most common sizes for beds are : Solteiro ( single ) 80 centimetres ( 31 in ) wide by 190 centimetres ( 75 in ) long ( can go up to 105 cm wide by 200 cm long ) Casal ( double ) 140 centimetres ( 55 in ) wide by 190 centimetres ( 75 in ), 195 or 200 cm long Queen Size 160 centimetres ( 63 in ) or 180 centimetres ( 71 in ) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long King Size 180 centimetres ( 71 in ) wide by 190, 195 or 200 cm long Super King Size 200 centimetres ( 79 in ) wide by 200 cm long Spain In Spain the most common sizes are : 180 / 190 / 200 cm long 80 / 90 / 105 / 120 / 135 / 150 cm wide, the most common : `` Individual '' ( single ) = 90 cm wide `` Matrimonio '' ( marital ) = 135 / 150 cm wide Switzerland Single : 70 cm × 200 cm ( 28 in × 79 in ), only used for double beds with two separate mattresses 80 cm × 200 cm ( 31 in × 79 in ), only used for double beds with two separate mattresses 90 cm × 200 cm ( 35 in × 79 in ), common single bed 120 cm × 200 cm ( 47 in × 79 in ), uncommon, mainly available as European - style futon beds that are sold with mattress, slats and frame 140 cm × 200 cm ( 55 in × 79 in ), common, especially among young people Double : 160 cm × 200 cm ( 63 in × 79 in ), common 180 cm × 200 cm ( 71 in × 79 in ), common 200 cm × 200 cm ( 79 in × 79 in ), proposed when enough space is available Oceania Australia The following bed sizes are available in Australia Single 92cm x 188cm ( 36in x 74in ) Long Single 92cm x 204cm ( 36in x 80in ) Three - quarter ( obsolete, but still present ) 120 cm × 188 cm ( 47in x 74in ) King Single 107cm x 203cm ( 42in x 80in ) Double 138cm x 188cm ( 54in x 74in ) Queen 153cm x 203cm ( 60in x 80in - Same as American Queen ) King 183cm x 203cm ( 72in x 80in ) California King 183cm x 213cm ( 72in x 82in ) Super King 204 cm x 204cm ( 80in x 80in ) New Zealand The following bed sizes are available in New Zealand Single 91cm x 188cm Single XL 91cm x 203cm Three - quarter ( uncommon ) 120 cm × 188 cm King Single 107cm x 203cm Double 137cm x 188cm Queen 153cm x 203cm King 167cm x 203cm Super King 183cm x 203cm Californian King 203cm x 203cm Water Bed King 213cm x 203cm Africa South Africa Comprehensive list of bed sizes in South Africa : Single 92 cm × 188 cm Single XL 92 cm × 200 cm Three - quarter 107 cm × 188 cm Three - quarter XL 107 cm × 200 cm Double 137 cm × 188 cm Double XL 137 cm × 200 cm Queen 152 cm × 188 cm Queen XL dimensions 152 cm × 200 cm King 183 cm × 188 cm ( equal to the width of two single mattresses ) King XL 183 cm × 200 cm ( equal to the width of two single mattresses ) XL mattress sizes vary only in length but not in width. Asia China In China, the regulation standard has following sizes available : Length : 1900 mm, 1950 mm, 2000 mm, 2100 mm ; Width : Single : 800 mm, 900 mm, 1000 mm, 1100 mm, 1200 mm ; Width : Double : 1350 mm, 1400 mm, 1500 mm, 1800 mm. In practice, bed sizes are usually categorized by the width. The length is typically two metres, but may vary. The most common sizes are : 1.2 m 120 cm × 200 cm ( 47 in × 79 in ) 1.5 m 150 cm × 200 cm ( 59 in × 79 in ) 1.8 m 180 cm × 200 cm ( 71 in × 79 in ) There are also extra size beds available, but they are less common. Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia The following bed sizes are available in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia : Single 36 in × 75 in ( 91 cm x 191 cm ) Twin size 39 in × 75 in ( 99 cm × 191 cm ) Super single 42 in × 75 in ( 106 cm x 191 cm ) Queen ( double ) 60 in × 75 in ( 152 cm × 191 cm ) King ( double ) 72 in × 75 in ( 183 cm × 191 cm ) See also Design portal Infant bed Bed sheet References ^ Jump up to : `` Mattress Sizes ''. 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