Bed & Mattress Size Chart
A UK double is not the same as a European double. Compare them side by side before you buy a mattress or bedding abroad.
UK mattresses
| Name | Size (cm) | Size (ft/in) |
|---|---|---|
| Small single | 75 × 190 cm | 2'6" × 6'3" |
| Single | 90 × 190 cm | 3' × 6'3" |
| Small double | 120 × 190 cm | 4' × 6'3" |
| Double | 135 × 190 cm | 4'6" × 6'3" |
| King | 150 × 200 cm | 5' × 6'6" |
| Super king | 180 × 200 cm | 6' × 6'6" |
European mattresses
| Name | Size (cm) | Size (ft/in) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 90 × 200 cm | 35.4" × 78.7" |
| Large single | 100 × 200 cm | 39.4" × 78.7" |
| Double | 140 × 200 cm | 55.1" × 78.7" |
| Queen | 160 × 200 cm | 63" × 78.7" |
| King | 180 × 200 cm | 70.9" × 78.7" |
| Super king | 200 × 200 cm | 78.7" × 78.7" |
French mattresses
| Name | Size (cm) | Size (ft/in) |
|---|---|---|
| Une place | 90 × 190 cm | 35.4" × 74.8" |
| Deux places | 140 × 190 cm | 55.1" × 74.8" |
| Queen size | 160 × 200 cm | 63" × 78.7" |
| King size | 180 × 200 cm | 70.9" × 78.7" |
US mattresses
| Name | Size (cm) | Size (ft/in) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 97 × 191 cm | 38" × 75" |
| Twin XL | 97 × 203 cm | 38" × 80" |
| Full (double) | 137 × 191 cm | 54" × 75" |
| Queen | 152 × 203 cm | 60" × 80" |
| King | 193 × 203 cm | 76" × 80" |
| California king | 183 × 213 cm | 72" × 84" |
UK duvets
| Name | Size (cm) | Size (ft/in) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 135 × 200 cm | 53" × 79" |
| Double | 200 × 200 cm | 79" × 79" |
| King | 225 × 220 cm | 89" × 87" |
| Super king | 260 × 220 cm | 102" × 87" |
Frequently asked questions
Is a UK king size the same as a US king?
No. A UK king is 150 × 200 cm; a US king is 193 × 203 cm, closer to a UK super king.
What size is a French double bed?
Traditionally 140 × 190 cm, though 160 × 200 cm is now common.