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You spend 8 hours a day on your mattress—that’s a third of your life! The right mattress is crucial for your sleep quality and overall well-being, and that includes choosing the right size for you and your bed partners. In this article, we’ll break down all of the standard mattress dimensions and who they work best for so you can find a mattress that’s spacious enough to meet your needs. We’ll also explain what other factors to consider when you’re mattress shopping and how to choose the best sheets and bedding to complement your new mattress, courtesy of Tuft & Needle. Read on to learn more!
Standard Mattress Dimensions by Size
- Twin: 38 x 75 inches (97 x 191 cm)
- Twin XL: 38 x 80 inches (97 x 203 cm)
- Full (Double): 54 x 74 inches (137 x 188 cm)
- Queen: 60 x 80 inches (152 x 203 cm)
- King: 76 x 80 inches (193 x 203 cm)
- California King: 72 x 84 inches (183 x 213 cm)
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Overview of Each Mattress Size
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Twin A standard Twin mattress is 38 x 75 inches (97 x 191 cm), sleeps one person comfortably, and is great for small bedrooms. They’re often used in children’s or guest rooms, dormitories, and bunk beds. They’re generally pretty affordable and there are a lot of different styles of bed frames you can choose to match.[2]
- Best for: Children, teens, adults under 6 feet (1.8 m) tall
- Minimum suggested room size: 7 x 9 feet (2.1 x 2.7 m) without other furniture; 8 x 10 feet (2.4 x 3 m) with other furniture
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Twin XL A Twin XL (38 x 80 inches (97 x 203 cm)) is 5 inches (13 cm) longer than a standard twin, making it the same length as a Queen or King. It’s a great choice for tall teens or adults who sleep alone and need extra legroom. Like regular Twins, these are most often found in guest rooms and dormitories.[3]
- Best for: Tall teens and adults over 6 feet (1.8 m) or single sleepers who want to sleep with a pet
- Minimum suggested room size: 7 x 10 feet (2.1 x 3 m) without other furniture; 8 x 10 feet (2.4 x 3 m) with other furniture
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Full Also called a Double mattress, a Full mattress measures 54 x 74 inches (137 x 188 cm). It’s more spacious than a Twin and is great for single sleepers who like to spread out. It can also accommodate a couple, but it may feel snug to some. Full mattresses are versatile and great for guest rooms, small bedrooms, or studio apartments. One drawback to a Full is that the price is close to that of a Queen, but with less space.[4]
- Best for: Single sleepers, teenagers, adults under 6 feet (1.8 m) tall, some couples
- Minimum suggested room size: 9 x 10 feet (2.7 x 3 m) without other furniture; 10 x 12 feet (3 x 3.7 m) with other furniture
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Queen A Queen mattress measures 60 x 80 inches (152 x 203 cm) and is a common choice for couples (who don’t regularly sleep with pets or children) or tall single sleepers. In fact, it’s the most common mattress size of all, meaning it’s easy to find bedframes and accessories to suit your style. It’s a versatile size that fits well in primary bedrooms or large studio apartments.[5]
- Best for: Couples, single sleepers who need more space or who sleep with pets
- Minimum suggested room size: 10 x 10 feet (3 x 3 m) without other furniture; 10 x 14 feet (3 x 4.3 m) with other furniture
- An Olympic Queen is 6 inches (15 cm) wider than a standard Queen, making it a great choice for couples who want more room without upgrading to a King mattress.
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King A King mattress measures 76 x 80 inches (193 x 203 cm) and is the largest standard size of mattress. It’s excellent for couples who want a spacious sleeping experience or who frequently share the bed with children or pets. Kings are standard in large primary bedrooms, oversized lofts, or spacious guest rooms, but may overwhelm smaller spaces. They’re considered the ultimate mattress for space, comfort, and luxury.[6]
- Best for: Couples who want extra space or who sleep with children or pets
- Minimum suggested room size: 12 x 12 feet (3.7 x 3.7 m) without other furniture; 13 x 13 feet (4 x 4 m) with other furniture
- A Split King mattress has the same dimensions as a King but is “split” in the middle so each sleeper can customize their half of the bed. Each half is the same size as a Twin XL mattress (38 x 80 inches (97 x 203 cm)).
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California King A California King measures 72 x 84 inches (183 x 213 cm). It’s 4 inches (10.2 cm) narrower and 4 inches longer than a regular King, making it perfect for couples or tall sleepers who need more length without sacrificing a lot of width. On the downside, it’s the most expensive of the standard mattress sizes and there are fewer bedframe and accessory options available.[7]
- Best for: Tall sleepers, couples, couples who share the bed with children or pets
- Minimum suggested room size: 12 x 12 feet (3.7 x 3.7 m) without other furniture; 13 x 13 feet (4 x 4 m) with other furniture
- A Split California King has two sides that each measure 36 x 84 inches (91 x 213 cm), making each side slightly narrower and longer than a Twin XL.
- Tuft & Needle makes their Original and Mint mattresses in all 6 standard sizes, from Twin through California King. With a 100-night free trial, you can rest assured that you’re choosing the perfect size for you, no matter which one you pick!
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Specialty King sizes There are several larger variations of a King mattress that are less common, but work well for extra-large sleeping spaces and couples who sleep with multiple pets or children:
- A Wyoming King (84 x 84 inches (213 x 213 cm)) is 8 inches (20.3 cm) wider than a King and the same length as a California King. Its unique square shape makes it a focal point in large primary bedrooms.
- A Texas King (80 x 89 inches (203 x 6 cm)) is only a few inches wider than a King but significantly longer, making it a great option for extra-tall sleepers who need more legroom.
- An Alaskan King (108 x 108 inches (274 x 274 cm)) is the largest mattress of them all and provides an unmatched amount of space in very large sleeping areas.
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Crib and toddler sizes Crib and toddler mattresses are actually the same size (28 x 52 inches (71 x 132 cm)) but serve different purposes. A crib mattress is firm, fits snugly into a standard crib’s dimensions, and is slightly thinner than a Twin mattress. Toddler mattresses (for kids aged 2–5 years old) are softer and fit in beds without rails so toddlers can get in and out of bed themselves.[8]
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