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Bed sizes are one of those things everyone thinks they know until they are ordering a mattress. Here are the standard UK sizes, and how to pick one for your room.
Standard UK bed sizes
| Size | Mattress (cm) | Feet and inches |
|---|---|---|
| Small single | 75 x 190 | 2ft 6in x 6ft 3in |
| Single | 90 x 190 | 3ft x 6ft 3in |
| Small double | 120 x 190 | 4ft x 6ft 3in |
| Double | 135 x 190 | 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in |
| King | 150 x 200 | 5ft x 6ft 6in |
| Super king | 180 x 200 | 6ft x 6ft 6in |
These are mattress sizes. The bed itself is a bit bigger, especially with a headboard or a chunky frame.
Picking the right size for your room
- Leave about 60 cm to walk around the sides and foot of the bed.
- Check that wardrobe doors and drawers can still open.
- For two people, a double is snug. A king gives you each more room.
- Taller than about 6 foot? A king or super king is 10 cm longer.
Odd-sized room?
Not every bedroom is a standard shape. We can make beds to size. Beds take 7-10 days. Bring your room measurements in and we will tell you what fits.
Come and talk to a specialist
Reading only gets you so far. Come into our Cleveleys or Blackpool showroom, sit on a few, and we’ll guide you with honest advice, no pressure. Free parking at both. Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun closed. Or have a look at Bed sets and mattresses in Cleveleys and bed sets explained. Visit our Cleveleys or Blackpool showroom, or contact us.
Questions people ask
A UK double mattress is 135 x 190 cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 3in).
A UK king is 150 x 200 cm and a super king is 180 x 200 cm, so a super king is 30 cm wider.
It is 120 cm wide, so it is cosy for two. It suits one person who likes room, or a smaller room.
Yes. Beds take 7-10 days.