A single bed and mattress is 90cm wide
and 190cm long. In imperial dimensions, this is equal to 3 feet wide and 6 feet
3 inches long. As the name suggests, they are ideal for one person. They’re
also great for children as they account for all growth spurts from toddler
right through to teen.
In metric dimensions, a small double bed
and mattress is 120cm wide and 190cm long. This is equal to 4 feet wide and 6
feet 3 inches long. They’re most suited to one person but can accommodate two
adults if necessary. If your bedroom is smaller than average, small doubles are
ideal, especially if you choose a divan or Ottoman base which maximises storage.
A standard double bed and mattress is
135cm wide and 190cm. In imperial dimensions, this is equal to 4 feet 6 inches
wide and 6 feet 3 inches long. As the most common size for a bed and mattress,
they’re ideal for two people, especially when bedroom space is at a premium.
In metric dimensions, a standard king
size bed and mattress is 160cm wide and 200cm long. This is equal to 5 feet
wide and 6 feet 6 inches long in imperial measurements. King size beds are
longer than doubles, making them perfect for taller people who need extra leg
room.
Standard super king beds and mattresses
are 180cm wide and 200cm long. In imperial dimensions, this equals 6 feet in
width and 6 feet 6 inches in length. As the largest bed and mattress size
available, they provide an unbeatable amount of space. If your family all like
to squeeze in together on Sunday mornings or you just value a lot of space,
super king is the ideal choice.
A standard European single bed, often
known as a twin bed, is 90cm wide and 200cm long. This is equal to 3 feet wide
and 6 feet 6 inches long. This means twin beds and mattresses are a little
longer than their UK counterparts but the same width.
A European small double bed and mattress
is 120cm wide and 200cm long. This is equal to 4 feet 0 inches by 6 feet 6
inches long. Like their UK equivalent, they’re ideal for couples who have small
bedrooms, teenagers, and those who want more sleeping space than a single bed offers.
A European double bed and mattress is
140cm wide and 200cm long. This is equal to 4 feet 7 inches wide and 6 feet 6
inches long. They’re the most common EU bed size, offering plenty of sleeping
space without taking up too much room.
A European king size is bed 160cm wide
and 200cm long. This is equal to 4 feet 7 inches wide and 6 feet 6 inches long.
This makes Euro king size, a little wider than its UK equivalent. If you have
the space, they offer a luxurious amount of space in which to sleep – ideal for
couples who need extra room to sleep.
A Euro super king bed is 180cm long and
200cm wide. In imperial measurements, this is equal to 6 feet 0 inches wide and
6 feet 6 inches long. This makes them the same size as UK super kings which
provide the largest sleep space available of all beds. This makes them perfect
for couples who need maximum space and comfort.