EU vs US Bed Sizes (and UK): Mattress Size Chart for Bed Buyers
A king in London is not a king in Los Angeles. When you buy upholstered beds for more than one market, the names on a size chart are less useful than the mattress dimensions behind them. This guide compares EU vs US bed sizes, adds the UK, and shows how to specify sizes in an upholstered bed order.
EU vs US bed sizes: the key differences
Continental Europe describes mattresses by width and length in centimetres, usually 200 cm long. The US uses inches and names such as twin, full, queen and king, with most lengths at 75 or 80 inches. The UK uses its own names on a mostly 190 or 200 cm length. The same name can therefore describe different mattresses, so always write the dimensions.
EU mattress sizes (cm)
| Common name | Mattress size (cm) |
|---|---|
| Single | 90 × 200 |
| Small double | 120 × 200 |
| Double | 140 × 200 |
| Queen (varies by country) | 160 × 200 |
| King (varies by country) | 180 × 200 |
| Super king | 200 × 200 |
Names vary between countries: 160 × 200 may be called a queen, a double or a king depending on the market. Some markets also use 190 or 210 cm lengths.
UK bed sizes
| UK name | Mattress size (cm) | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 90 × 190 | 36 × 75 |
| Small double | 120 × 190 | 48 × 75 |
| Double | 135 × 190 | 54 × 75 |
| King | 150 × 200 | 60 × 78 |
| Super king | 180 × 200 | 72 × 78 |
US mattress size chart
| US name | Inches | Approx. cm |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38 × 75 | 97 × 191 |
| Twin XL | 38 × 80 | 97 × 203 |
| Full | 54 × 75 | 137 × 191 |
| Queen | 60 × 80 | 152 × 203 |
| King | 76 × 80 | 193 × 203 |
| California king | 72 × 84 | 183 × 213 |
All sizes are nominal mattress sizes; mattress makers’ tolerances vary. For background on regional naming, see bed sizes by country.
Bed size vs mattress size
An upholstered bed is specified by the mattress it takes, but its outside dimensions are larger: the padded headboard, side rails and base add to the width and length. Two beds for the same mattress can have very different footprints. Our product pages list mattress sizes, for example 150 × 200 and 180 × 200 cm, together with the overall dimensions of each model.
How to specify sizes in an upholstered bed order
- State the mattress width and length in centimetres; add inches only as a reference.
- Name the market each size is for, so labels and documents match.
- Ask for the overall bed dimensions and headboard height of each model and size.
- Put each size on its own line in the quotation.
- Confirm carton sizes and CBM per size; see export packaging.
Through OEM we produce to your drawings, design references and mattress dimensions, so models can be made for EU, UK or US mattresses. Mixed sizes count toward our MOQ of 20 sets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between EU and US bed sizes?
EU sizes are given in centimetres, usually 200 cm long; US sizes are given in inches with names such as queen (60 × 80 in) and king (76 × 80 in).
Is a UK king the same as a US king?
No. A UK king is 150 × 200 cm; a US king is 76 × 80 inches, about 193 × 203 cm.
Can YASACE make beds for US mattress sizes?
Yes. Through OEM we produce to the mattress dimensions you specify.
Which sizes appear in your specifications?
Our product specifications list mattress sizes such as 150 × 200 and 180 × 200 cm; other sizes are quoted on request.
Ready to plan an order? Request a quotation with your models, sizes, covers and quantities, or read how upholstered bed pricing is calculated.
