Size Guide
We at Better Bed company have come up with a size guide that will help you understand them. We know with all the different names and sizes of beds and mattresses this can be quite confusing at times. Don't worry we are here to help.
The Main sizes
Single Beds
Single beds as a standard come in a 3 foot in width and 6 foot 3 inches in length. This is the same as 90 centimeters in width and 190 centimeters in length. A single bed size would be ideal for 1 sleeper with a spacious offering.
Consider a single bed size for a guest bedroom or spare room this would leave more room for furnishings. Always buy the same sized mattress to partner this would be key for comfort.
Double Beds
Double beds as a standard come in 4 foot 6 inches in width and 6 foot 3 inches in length. This is the same as 135 centimeters in width and 190 centimeters in length.
King Size Beds
King size Beds as a standard come in 5 foot in width and then they are a bit longer in length than a single and double. They are 6 foot 6 inches in length. This is the same as 150 centimeters in width and 200 centimeters in length. Always think about about king size bed in cm this would be best rather than in feet and inches.
For nest practice a king size bed in cm should be measured by a tape measure always double check this. The same go's for every other size consider other furniture in the space and the mattress should always be the same length and width.
Super King Size
Super king size beds as a standard come in 6 foot width and again are a bit longer than a double and a single. They are 6 foot 6 inches in length. This is the same as 180 centimeters in width and 200 centimeters in length.
Then there a few other sizes to think about. bellow are the none standard in the bed industry. Small double is probably the most common i would say.
Small Double
Small Double size beds as a standard come in 4 foot width and are 6 Foot 3 inches in length. This is the same as 120 centimeters in width and 190 centimeters in length.
Small Single
Small is size Beds as standard come in 2 foot 6 inches in width and 6 foot 3 inches in length. This is the same as 175 centimeters in width and and 190 centimeters in length
Long Single
Long single size Beds as a standard come in 3 foot width and are 6 foot 6 inches in length. This is the same as 90 centimeters in width and 200 centimeters in length.
Super King Size Zip and Link
This is when two mattresses are linked together. This is usually done on a super king size or emperor although i have seen it done on a made to order mattress as well non standard size mattress. Its just two long single mattresses zipped together maybe for when you or your partner like a different tension or you could move the beds apart if you wanted.
Super king size zip and link Beds are 2 x 3 foot in width and 6 foot 6 inches in length. The same as 2 x 90 centimeters in width and 200 centimeters in length.
Emperor
Emperor Size Beds are 7 foot in width by 7 foot in length the same as 213 centimeters in width and 213 centimeters in length
European Size Mattresses
European Double
European size Beds and Mattresses as standard come in 4 foot 6 inches in width and 6 foot 6 inches in length. This is the same as 140 centimeters in width and and 200 centimeters in length
European King Size
European King Size Beds and Mattresses as a standard come in 5 foot 3 inches width and 6 foot 6 inches in length. The same as 160 centimeters in width and 200 centimeters in length.
We hope this guide helps you to find your perfect mattress and Bed.