Bed & Mattress Sizing Guide

The most common questions we have been asked over the years are all about bed size.

The following bed size information to clear up the confusion caused by the different names that are used to refer to different bed sizes.  Much of the confusion is caused by European and American sizes and terminology being very different from that of our own.

This information is accurate for the standard Ireland & UK bed sizes.

2ft6 Small Single

75cm x 190cm or 2'6" x 6'3

Typically found where space is at a real premium, the small single size mattress is slim enough to fit into very tight spaces and still gives a sensible sleeping surface for one.

 

3ft Single

90cm x 190cm or 3' x 6'3"

This is the UK & Ireland single mattress size and the size people mean when they talk about a standard single mattress. This is the most common bed size for children beds

 

4ft Small Double

120cm x 190cm or 4' x 6'3"

Narrower than a standard double, so-called ‘Small Double’ mattresses are ideal for occasional use (such as for guest bedrooms) – this provides just enough room for two.

 

Small Single Beds

A ‘small single’ bed is a frame which accepts a small single size mattress. The dimensions are slightly larger than 75cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for details

 

Single Beds

A single bed is a frame which accepts a single size mattress. The overall dimensions will be slightly larger than 90cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for details

 

4ft Small Double

A small double bed is a frame which accepts a small double size mattress. The dimensions will be larger than 120cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for details

 

4ft6 Double

135cmx190cm or 4'6 x 6'3"

This is the UK & Ireland double mattress size. A standard double bed is 4 feet 6 inches wide and 6 feet 3 inches long (137 x 190 cm) and this is the most common size in the UK & Ireland

 

5ft King size

150cm x 200cm or 5' x 6'6"

King size mattresses are wider and longer than standard double mattresses – and although they are only 6 inches wider, this can make a huge difference to how much space you have when sharing a bed.

 

6ft Superking size

180cm x 200cm or 6' x 6'6"

Superking mattresses are a whole foot wider than king size – and they provide a wonderfully large sleeping surface. Not everyone can fit a bed of this size into their bedroom – but if you can, it is worth it!

 

Double Bed

A double bed is a frame which accepts a double size mattress. The dimensions will be slightly larger than 135cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for details

 

King Size Bed

A king size bed is a frame which accepts a king size mattress. The dimensions will be slightly larger than 150cm x 200cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for details

 

Superking Size

A superking bed is a frame which accepts a double size mattress. The dimensions will be slightly larger than 180cm x 200cm, due to the width of the frame itself. Please check product listings or contact us for details

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