Mattress sizes compared
| Name | Europe | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 90 × 200 cm | 90 × 190 cm | 97 × 191 cm (twin) |
| Double | 140 × 200 cm | 135 × 190 cm | 137 × 191 cm (full) |
| Queen / king | 160 × 200 cm | 150 × 200 cm (king) | 152 × 203 cm (queen) |
| Large king | 180 × 200 cm | 180 × 200 cm (super king) | 193 × 203 cm (king) |
The frame adds to that: usually 5–15 cm in width and length, and more for upholstered beds with a padded headboard. Always check the frame’s outside dimensions on the product page.
Space around the bed
- About 60 cm on each side you get in from.
- About 70–90 cm at the foot if you walk past it.
- Room for a bedside table: usually 40–50 cm wide.
- If a wardrobe faces the bed, its doors or drawers need 70–90 cm to open.
See a bed in your bedroom
In the example above, an IKEA IDANÄS bed of 167 cm wide replaces the old one. Paste a bed’s product link into redsgn to see it in a photo of your bedroom, using the shop’s dimensions.