Bedding Size Guide
Mattress Size Guide
Look at the bed size chart below, or if your bed is not a standard size bed measure it carefully. The width and depth measurements are critical. Decide how you want your bed to look - tucked in blanket or a casual drape. Then choose a blanket according to the calculations. All the details are below. Any questions just get in touch - we love to help!
Typical Bed Sizes
| Bed/Mattress Size | North America | Australia / UK | Eire / Europe | Latin America |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
'Single' or 'Twin' |
39 × 75 inches (3’3" × 6’3″) or 99 × 191cm |
35 × 79 inches (3’ × 6’3″) or 91 × 191cm |
35 × 79 inches (2’11" × 6’7″) or 90 × 200cm |
35 × 79 inches (2’11" × 6’7″) or 90 × 200cm |
|
'Double' (UK) or 'Full' (US) |
54 × 75 inches or (4’6" × 6’3″) or 137 × 191cm |
54 × 75 inches or (4’6" × 6’3″) or 137 × 191cm |
55 × 79 inches or (4’7" × 6’7″) or 140 × 200cm |
55 × 79 inches or (4’7" × 6’7″) or 140 × 200cm |
|
US/Australia: 'Queen Size' UK/Eire: 'King Size' |
60 × 80 inches or (5’ × 6’8″) or 152 × 203cm |
60 × 78 inches or (5’ × 6’6″) or 152 × 198cm |
63 × 79 inches or (5’3" × 6’7″) or 160 × 200cm |
63 × 79 inches or (5’3" × 6’7″) or 160 × 200cm |
|
US/Australia: 'King_Size' |
76 × 80 inches or (6’4" × 6’8″) or 193 × 203cm |
72 × 80 inches or (6’ × 6’8″) or 183 × 203cm |
72 × 78 inches or (6’ × 6’6″) or 183 × 198cm |
71 × 79 inches or (5’11" × 6’7″) or 180 × 200cm |
Tuck-in or Drape?
To tuck or to drape? The tyranny of choice! Whichever you choose it is still worth measuring. It is a bit subjective but we suggest the following...
Tuck-in
To tuck in your blanket allow at least 13 cm / 5 inches on each side and at the bottom - in addition to the mattress depth of course. Allow more if you want the blankets to be loose tucked so they don't get pulled out the moment somebody gets under them. Too much tuck-in becomes hard work as you have to lift the mattress further.
Drape
More subjective again. Our rule is always to have at least enough drape to cover the depth of the mattress on each side. More is better. We prefer a minimum to at least reach the bottom of the frame or divan. How low you should go is up to you. Try out some options before you buy so you end up with the look that you want.
Suggested Blanket Sizes
- Bed Width: 54 inches
- Mattress Depth: 8 inches x 2 sides = 16
- Tuck-in or Drape: 5 inches x 2 sides = 10
Required blanket width = 54 + 16 + 10 = 80 inches.
Non-standard Bed Sizes
Not all beds are standard sizes. Most UK retailers follow the UK standard for bed sizes. Ikea is one that doesn't.
Ikea Bed Sizes Compared To UK Bed Sizes
Ikea beds are not UK-standard sizes. Whereas UK bed lengths vary according to their width as shown above, Ikea bed lengths are all 200cm / 6’6” long.
Ikea Bed Sizes Standard UK Bed Sizes
Single: 200cm/6’6” x 90cm/3’ Single: 190cm/6’3” x 90cm/3’
Double: 200cm/6’6” x 140cm/4’7” Double: 190cm/6’3” x 135cm/4’6”
King Size: 200cm/6’6” x 160cm/5’3” King Size: 200cm/6’6 x 150cm/5’
Super King: unavailable Super King: 200cm/6’6” x 180cm/6'
Other anomalous bed sizes
Antique and vintage beds, custom-built and privately imported beds are usually not UK standard sizes. Some people have a 4' wide or a 5'6" wide bed which are non-standard sizes in the UK. It's generally better to size up with blankets in these cases but too much blanket can be almost as irritating as not enough and they're more expensive too!
Conclusion
For a great result it's always worth measuring your bed width, length and depth. It's easier to measure first and get the right size first time!