Mattress/Bed Sizes

Updated January 21, 2021

What Size is my Mattress?

Each mattress size is designed to fit a specific need. Factors like room size, how active of a sleeper you are, and whether or not you share a bed influence which size best suit your needs. Our mattress size information guide is here to help make your choice easier. So, what are the different mattress sizes and which one is right for you? Read through to find out.

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Size	Dimensions	Dimensions
King	76" x 80"	183cm x 203.5cm
Cal King	72" x 84"	183cm x 213.5cm
Queen	60" x 80"	152.5cm x 203.5cm
Full XL	54" x 80"	134.5cm x 203.5cm
Full	53" x 75"	134.5cm x 190.5cm
Twin XL	38" x 80"	96.5cm x 203.5cm
Twin	38" x 75"	96.5cm x 190.5cm

King (76" x 80")

The best King mattresses are designed for couples who love extra space while they sleep. Great for sharing a bed with an active or very light sleeper, king size beds provide plenty of space for one person to move without disturbing the other. Be sure to measure how much floor space a king will take up before buying one.

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Designed for couples
Good for extra shoulder room

Works for individuals or couples
Best for tall people over 6"2"

California King (72" x 84")

The California king size is 4 inches narrower than the standard king size, but it is also 4 inches longer over the king and queen size. Made for tall individuals and couples, this bed ensures that your feet won't hang over the edge of the bed.

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Queen (60" x 80")

As the most popular size, queen size beds have the suitable width for sharing and the length for most individuals. The queen size provides adequate space for most couples without taking up too much space in the room. If you're looking for a cost-effective and space-efficient bed, the queen size is the one you're looking for.

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Designed for couples
Most affordable size for couples

Designed for single sleepers
Wider than the Twin

Full (53" x 75")

Also known as a double, a full size bed is big enough for a single sleeper who wants something more spacious than a twin. Full mattresses work well for active sleepers and children/teens during their transition years.

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Full XL (53" x 80")

Full XL mattresses are 5 inches longer as the full with the same width. This size works well for tall, active sleepers who want the largest size intended for single person use. Full XL models cost the same as the couple-oriented queen size model.

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Designed for single sleepers
Most spacious standard mattress size for single sleepers

Designed for single sleepers
Most affordable standard mattress size

Twin (38" x 75")

Twin size mattresses are the smallest and least expensive of the standard mattress sizes. The twin size works well for kids and adults who don't need a spacious sleeping surface and want extra room in the bedroom.

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Twin XL (38" x 80")

Twin XL mattresses are 5 inches longer than the twin size with the same width. Popular in dorm rooms, twin XL mattresses are intended for tall individuals who are not active sleepers and want a mattress that won"t take up a lot of space in their bedroom. This size is recommended for growing teens or tall adults looking to save space and money.

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Designed for single sleepers
Most affordable size for tall individuals

Custom width and length
Made to order

Custom Sizes

There are mattresses that exist outside of these seven standard mattress sizes. Custom mattresses are made to fit antique bed frames, RVs, and more. US-Mattress allows you to custom order mattresses to fit your sleeping needs.

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Please note: all mattress manufacturers work on a 1-inch tolerance (except Corsicana, they have a 2-inch tolerance). Dimensions listed above could be up to 1-inch shorter and/or narrower than specified.