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11th Feb 2022

Sizes of Beds for UK Mattresses

Uk bed sizes can vary depending on the design of their frame. This guide will cover the sizes for:

Small Single Beds

Single Beds

Small Double Beds

Double Beds

King Size Beds

Super King Beds

However, there are a standard set of sizes for the mattresses that they hold which are grouped according to the following measurements:

What Size is a Small Single Bed?

A small single bed is 75cm wide by 190cm long (i.e. 2 feet 6 inches wide by 6 feet 3 inches long). These beds are perfect for younger children, guest beds or smaller rooms.

small single bed size uk
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What Size is a Single Bed?

A single bed is 90cm wide by 190cm long (i.e. 3 feet wide and 6 feet 3 inches long). These beds are are a popular choice for children's beds, guest beds, single adults or those that prefer to sleep alone.

single bed size uk
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What Size is a Small Double Bed? (Queen Size / 3 Quarter Bed)

Small doubles i.e. 3 quarter or queen size beds are 120cm wide by 190cm long (i.e. 4 feet wide by 6 feet 3 inches long). These beds are perfect for a single sleeper who likes a bit of extra room and can even sleep two occupants who don't mind being up close to each other.

small double bed size uk
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What Size is a Double Bed?

Double beds are 135cm wide by 190cm long (i.e. 4 feet 6 inches wide by 6 feet 3 inches long). Double beds are the most common in the UK they can sleep either 2 or 1 sleepers with ease. They are ideal for smaller rooms.

double bed size uk
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What Size is a King Size Bed?

A king size bed is 150cm wide by 200cm long (i.e. 5 feet wide by 6 feet 6 inches long). These beds afford a little more space both in width and length making them perfect for couples and taller people.

king size bed size uk
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What Size is a Super King Bed?

Super king beds are 180cm wide by 200cm long (i.e. 6 feet wide by 6 feet 6 inches long). These beds provide an excellent amount of room for couples reducing the likelihood of sleep disruptions.

super king size bed size uk
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You can browse a range of these beds online at Barkers.com
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