Bed Dimensions Chart: 2026

Choosing the right bed dimensions can make or break your sleep quality. Whether you’re 5’10” or 6’4″, single or sharing with a partner, understanding exact mattress measurements helps you avoid costly mistakes.

This bed dimensions chart covers every standard size in inches, feet, and centimeters. You’ll learn which bed fits your height, room size, and sleeping style—plus get answers to the most common sizing questions.

Standard Bed Sizes Guide

Standard Bed Sizes Guide

Dimensions in Inches, Feet, and CM – Find Your Perfect Fit!

Visual Size Comparison

Scroll horizontally to see all sizes (mobile) or hover over a bed for details.

Twin
38″ × 75″
Twin XL
38″ × 80″
Full
54″ × 75″
Queen
60″ × 80″
King
76″ × 80″
Cal King
72″ × 84″

Twin

Children, single adults
  • Inches 38 × 75
  • Feet 3.17 × 6.25
  • CM 96.5 × 190.5

Twin XL

Tall teens, dorms
  • Inches 38 × 80
  • Feet 3.17 × 6.67
  • CM 96.5 × 203.2

Full / Double

Single adults, tight budgets
  • Inches 54 × 75
  • Feet 4.5 × 6.25
  • CM 137.2 × 190.5

Queen

Most couples (Popular)
  • Inches 60 × 80
  • Feet 5 × 6.67
  • CM 152.4 × 203.2

King

Families, spacious rooms
  • Inches 76 × 80
  • Feet 6.33 × 6.67
  • CM 193 × 203.2

California King

Tall sleepers, narrow rooms
  • Inches 72 × 84
  • Feet 6 × 7
  • CM 182.9 × 213.4

Bed Size Tips

Measure your room

Allow 2-3 ft of walking space around the bed for easy access and movement of furniture.

Consider height

Taller folks may prefer XL or Cal King lengths to ensure their feet don’t hang off the edge.

Budget hack

Go Full for solo sleepers to save money, but choose Queen for couples on a dime to ensure comfort.

Twin vs Twin XL Bed Guide

Twin & Twin XL Bed Dimensions

Narrow, space-saving options for solo sleepers

Narrowest US Standard 🛏️

Twin

38″ × 75″ (96.5 × 190.5 cm)

Ideal for kids or small rooms.

+5″ Length
Perfect for >6 ft 🛏️📏

Twin XL

38″ × 80″ (96.5 × 203.2 cm)

Tall solo sleepers love the extra legroom.

Visual length comparison (Head aligned)
Twin
Twin XL
+5″ Extra Legroom

Minimum Room Size

Same footprint for both – XL adds legroom without taking up extra floor width.

7 ft Width
10 ft Length
10 ft Length 7 ft Width
Twin XL
Walking Space
Walking Space
2-3 ft
2-3 ft

7 ft x 10 ft Room • Compact fit for small spaces – legroom where it counts

📏 Twin Best Fit

Best for sleepers under 6 ft tall. Super narrow at 38″ wide, perfect for bunk beds or trundles.

🚀 Twin XL Necessity

Essential for taller folks (>6 ft). You keep the same narrow width but get crucial extra length.

🏠 Room Check

Minimum 7×10 ft recommended. Don’t forget to add 2-3 ft around the bed for comfortable walking.

The Twin mattress measures 38 inches wide by 75 inches long. It’s the narrowest standard size available in the US market.

Twin XL adds 5 extra inches of length, measuring 38 × 80 inches. This makes it perfect for anyone over 6 feet tall who sleeps alone.

Room size requirements: A Twin needs at least 7 × 10 feet of floor space. Twin XL works in the same footprint but gives taller sleepers crucial legroom.

Full (Double) Bed Dimensions Guide

Full (Double) Bed Dimensions

A step up from Twin – great for solo sleepers on a budget

Width
54″ (137 cm)

Wider than Twin by 16 inches, but still considered snug for two adults.

Length
75″ (190.5 cm)

Standard length. Fits up to 6 ft tall comfortably, but toes might hang off if taller.

Fit for a 5’10” Person? ✅ Yes!

70″ Height vs. 75″ Length = +5 inches total extra for head & foot room.

2.5″ Headroom
5’10”
2.5″ Legroom
Perfect for most adults under 6 ft Visual fit: Ample space for most adults
“Double” Name Confusion

Some call it a Double, but at 54″ wide – it’s cozy for one, cramped for two! Each person only gets 27″ of personal width (less than a crib).

Upgrade to Queen for Couples

The Full bed measures 54 inches wide and 75 inches long. Some retailers still call it a “Double bed,” though this name causes confusion since it doesn’t comfortably fit two adults.

Can a 5’10” person fit on a full size bed? Yes, absolutely. At 75 inches (6 feet 3 inches), the Full provides 5 extra inches of length beyond your height. You’ll have comfortable headroom and footroom.

Queen Bed Dimensions Guide

🏆Queen Bed Dimensions

America’s Favorite: Perfect Balance of Space & Savings

📏 Width
60″
(152.4 cm)
30″ per person – each sleeper gets space roughly the size of a crib!
📐 Length
80″
(203.2 cm)
Standard length that fits most couples comfortably.

Visualizing the Space

😴
30″
Sleeper A
(~Crib Width)
😴
30″
Sleeper B
(~Crib Width)

#1 Choice for Couples: A cozy shared space – practical & popular.

Why #1 in America?

Balances Space, Price & Practicality for the average couple.

  • ✅ Works for couples who stay put
  • ✅ Snug but sweet
  • ⚠️ Upgrade to King if you’re active sleepers

Minimum Room Size

10 ft Width 12 ft Length
Queen

Ideal (w/ Nightstands): Square footage for easy access & comfort.

💰

Budget Boost

20-30% Cheaper than Kings – plus affordable sheets & frames!

Universal availability: Every brand has Queen options.

The Queen bed measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. It’s America’s #1 selling mattress size for good reason—it balances space, price, and practicality.

Each partner gets 30 inches of personal width on a Queen. That’s the same as a crib mattress. It works if you’re both average-sized and don’t move much during sleep.

Room size minimum is 10 × 10 feet. Ideally, you want 12 × 12 feet to fit nightstands and leave comfortable walking paths.

Queen mattresses cost 20-30% less than Kings on average. Sheets, frames, and accessories are also cheaper and easier to find. Nearly every bedding brand makes Queen-sized products.

King vs California King Dimensions Guide

King vs. California King

The battle of the giants: Width vs. Length

Standard King 76″ × 80″

The widest standard option. Measures exactly the width of two Twin XL mattresses side by side.

Twin XL
Twin XL
Two Twin XLs side by side
California King 72″ × 84″

The longest standard option. Trades 4 inches of width for 4 inches of extra length.

+4″ Length

Ideal for tall sleepers & narrow rooms

The Dimensional Trade-Off

California Kings aren’t “bigger,” they are just taller and narrower.

King
– 4″ Width
Cal King
+ 4″ Length
What bed is 6 ft by 5 ft?

No standard US mattress matches these exact dimensions. The closest is a California King at 6 feet wide × 7 feet long (72 × 84 inches).

Note: Some antique or international beds may measure 6 × 5 feet, but these require custom bedding.

🏠

Minimum Room Size

Both require a 12 × 12 feet minimum room size. Despite the Cal King being narrower, it needs the same square footage due to its length.

🛌

Sleeping Width

Each person gets 38 inches on a King.

Queen (30″) King (38″)

8 inches more than a Queen per person.

🌙

Better Sleep

This extra space reduces sleep disturbances by 25% according to the National Sleep Foundation.

The Standard King measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. That’s exactly the width of two Twin XL mattresses side by side.

California King measures 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. It trades 4 inches of width for 4 inches of extra length—making it ideal for tall sleepers in narrow bedrooms.

International & Specialty Bed Sizes

International & Specialty Bed Guide

From Europe’s metric system to the massive Alaskan King.

Global Sizing

🇪🇺 Europe

Double: 140×200cm (55×79″)

Queen: 160×200cm (63×79″)

EU Queen vs US Queen 3″ Wider
EU Queen vs US Queen 1″ Shorter
🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Super King: 180×200cm (72×78″)

Super King vs US King 4″ Narrower
Super King vs US Cal King 6″ Shorter
🇯🇵 Asia (Japan)

Single: 39×75″ (~US Twin)

Double: 55×75″

JP Double vs US Full +1″ Wider
🇦🇺 Australia

Queen: 153×203cm

King: 183×203cm

Aus Queen vs US Queen Identical
🇨🇦 Canada

Queen: 60×80″

King: 76×80″

Canada vs USA Identical

Specialty US Beds

Olympic Queen

66 × 80 inches

Providing 6 extra inches of width compared to standard Queens (60″). Perfect for couples who want more space but can’t fit a King in the bedroom.

+6″ Width

Split King

76 × 80 inches (Total)

Consists of two Twin XL mattresses (38×80″ each) placed side-by-side. Allows couples to choose different firmness levels.

Twin XL
Twin XL

Works with split adjustable bases

RV & Camper Sizes

RV dimensions vary by manufacturer. Measure your space before ordering!

RV Queen 60 × 75″
(5″ Shorter than Std)
RV King 72 × 80″
(Narrower Std King)
RV Bunk 28 × 75″
(Very Narrow)

The Massive Giants

For those who need a whole room to themselves.

Std King
76″ × 80″
Wyoming King
84″ × 84″
(7′ × 7′)
Active Sleepers
Texas King
80″ × 98″
(6.67′ × 8.17′)
Tall Families
Alaskan King
🏔️
108″ × 108″
(9′ × 9′)
81 sq. ft. surface!

European sizing differs significantly. A European Double is 140 × 200 cm (55 × 79 inches). Their Queen equivalent measures 160 × 200 cm (63 × 79 inches)—3 inches wider than US Queens but 1 inch shorter.

UK Super King beds measure 6 feet by 6 feet 6 inches (180 × 200 cm). That’s 72 × 78 inches—close to a US California King but 6 inches shorter.

Asian markets use unique dimensions. Japanese Single beds are 39 × 75 inches (nearly identical to US Twins). Japanese Doubles measure 55 × 75 inches—1 inch wider than US Fulls.

Australian bed sizes closely match US standards but use metric measurements exclusively. Their Queen is 153 × 203 cm (virtually identical to US Queens at 152 × 203.5 cm).

Canadian mattresses use the exact same dimensions as US beds. A Canadian Queen is identical to an American Queen—60 × 80 inches.

Olympic Queen measures 66 × 80 inches, providing 6 extra inches of width compared to standard Queens. It’s perfect for couples who want more space but can’t fit a King in their bedroom.

Split King consists of two Twin XL mattresses (38 × 80 inches each) placed side-by-side. Total dimensions are 76 × 80 inches—identical to a standard King. This setup allows couples to choose different firmness levels and works with split adjustable bases.

RV and camper bed sizes vary dramatically by manufacturer. Common RV dimensions include RV Queen (60 × 75 inches), RV King (72 × 80 inches), and RV Bunk (28 × 75 inches). Always measure your RV mattress space before ordering.

Alaskan King measures 108 × 108 inches—that’s 9 feet by 9 feet. It’s the largest commercially available mattress in the world, offering 81 square feet of sleeping surface.

Texas King measures 80 × 98 inches (6.67 × 8.17 feet). The extra length accommodates extremely tall sleepers or families who co-sleep with multiple children.

Wyoming King measures 84 × 84 inches (7 × 7 feet). This square shape provides equal space in all directions—ideal for active sleepers who rotate during the night.

FAQs

What are the dimensions of bed sizes?

Twin: 38 × 75 inches. Twin XL: 38 × 80 inches. Full/Double: 54 × 75 inches. Queen: 60 × 80 inches. King: 76 × 80 inches. California King: 72 × 84 inches. These are the six standard mattress sizes in the United States.

Can a 5’10” person fit on a full size bed?

Yes, easily. At 5’10” (70 inches), you’re 5 inches shorter than the 75-inch mattress length. This gives you comfortable head and foot clearance. However, you’ll only have 54 inches of width—fine for solo sleeping but cramped for couples.

What bed is 6 ft by 5 ft?

No standard US bed dimensions match 6 feet by 5 feet exactly (72 × 60 inches). The closest standard size is a Queen at 60 × 80 inches (5 × 6.67 feet)—same width but longer. For an exact 6 × 5-foot mattress, you’d need a custom order.

What are the dimensions of different types of beds?

Crib: 28 × 52 inches. Toddler: 28 × 52 inches. Twin: 38 × 75 inches. Twin XL: 38 × 80 inches. Full: 54 × 75 inches. Queen: 60 × 80 inches. King: 76 × 80 inches. California King: 72 × 84 inches. Specialty sizes range from 66 inches (Olympic Queen) to 108 inches (Alaskan King).

Are all double beds 4ft 6?

In the UK, yes—Double beds measure 4 feet 6 inches wide (135 cm). In the US, Full/Double beds measure 54 inches wide, which equals 4 feet 6 inches. However, lengths differ: UK Doubles are 6’3″ (190 cm) while US Fulls are 75 inches (190.5 cm). The names match but international standards vary slightly.

Can a 6’4″ person fit on a full size bed?

No, not comfortably. At 6’4″ (76 inches), you’re 1 inch taller than the 75-inch mattress. Your feet will hang off the edge. Anyone over 6’2″ needs an 80-inch bed minimum—Queen, King, California King, or Twin XL all work.

How do I measure the size of my bed?

Remove all sheets and bedding first. Measure width from left edge to right edge of the mattress—not the frame. Then measure length from head to foot down the center. Use a metal tape measure for accuracy. Record both measurements in inches. Compare your numbers to standard sizes: 60 × 80 is Queen, 76 × 80 is King, etc.

Are hotel king beds smaller?

Most US hotels use standard King beds (76 × 80 inches)—the same size you’d buy retail. However, European hotels often use UK Super Kings (72 × 78 inches), which are 4 inches narrower and 2 inches shorter than American Kings. Luxury hotels occasionally use custom sizes, but this is rare.

Conclusion

The right bed dimensions depend on three factors: your height, who shares the bed, and your room size. Anyone under 6’2″ fits standard 75-inch or 80-inch lengths. Couples need 60+ inches of width. Your bedroom should be 5-6 feet wider than your mattress.

Queens work for most couples on a budget. Kings suit families and restless sleepers. California Kings serve tall individuals in narrow rooms. Always measure your space before buying.

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