Chart of Bed and Mattress Sizes
Shopping for beds may be a bit more complicated than what you think. Apart from the various bed frame types to consider, such as platform beds, storage beds, loft beds, bunk beds, or canopy beds, you will need to consider the mattress type like smart foam, air or water bed mattresses. But that’s not all, you would be confronted with a wide selection of mattress sizes.
For most normal size people, the choice for beds and mattresses starts with the status of a person. Single individuals would have no problem choosing a single twin or bunk, especially if they are meant for teenagers, though some professional bachelors prefer at least a queen size bed for those occasions when they have to enjoy the night with a partner. And if you do have a partner, you have a number of options for large beds from queen to grand king in the American size chart.
For taller or large frame persons, not only is the size important, but the structural strength as well. Six-Seven-footer individuals should have no problem as all mattress sizes can accommodate them. Basketball celebrities taller than that are best accommodated by king size beds. It’s large frame and often obese individuals who are also tall that may need to look at sturdier platform beds or those made of metal to ensure the bed’s structural frame won’t buckle or deform overtime.
Chart of Sizes
Bed sizes often refer to the mattress dimensions they can accommodate which can be a bit wider or longer depending on the manufacturer and origination as different countries have their own standards. Even within a country, there could be differences within a standard size like a queen or king size. It is not unusual for some mattress makers to trim down an inch or two off a standard size to save on production cost. The following should serve as a rough estimation of bed and mattress sizes for American and British made beds.
American Mattress Sizes
Bed Type Length (inches) Width (inches)
Standards Bunk 75 39
Narrows Bunk 75 36
Twin or Single 75 39
Twin Extra Long 80 39
Full or Double 75 54
Queen 80 60
California Queen 84 60
Extended Queen 80 66
Super Queen 80 66
King 80 76
California King 84 72
Grand King 98 80
British Mattress Sizes
Bed TypeLength (inches)Width (inches)
Singe 75 36
Bunk 75 36
Double 75 54
King 78 60
Super King 78 72
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