Buying a mattress would be much simpler if there were standard mattress sizes across the board. The only sure thing is knowing the general size your bed needs. However, the dimensions of a king-size mattress can vary depending on whether you purchase it in the USA, the UK, or even at Ikea. To help you out, we’ve put together this guide with some tips to keep in mind.
A Few Tips:
1. According to the National Sleep Foundation, for a good night’s sleep, you should choose a mattress that is about 4-6 inches longer than your height or the height of the tallest person if you share the bed.
2. When shopping for a mattress in the UK, the mattress size will be consistent no matter which supplier you buy from.
3. American and European mattress sizes are generally larger than UK sizes, so be careful when buying larger sizes like king-size or super king-size, as dimensions will differ depending on the country.
British Mattress Sizes:
– Small Single: 2ft6″ wide x 6ft3″ long
– Single: 3ft wide x 6ft3″ long
– Small Double: 4ft wide x 6ft3″ long
– Double: 4ft6″ wide x 6ft3″ long
– Kingsize: 5ft wide x 6ft6″ long
– Super Kingsize: 6ft wide x 6ft6″ long
– Super King Zip and Link: 6ft wide x 6ft6″ long
Continental and IKEA Mattress Sizes:
Some mattress shops offer continental sizes, which are different from the standard UK sizes. Before buying one of these, make sure your bed frame can accommodate a European mattress size.
– Euro Single: 3ft wide x 6ft6″ long
– Euro Double: 4ft8″ wide x 6ft6″ long
– Euro King: 5ft3″ wide x 6ft6″ long
– Euro Super King: 6ft6″ wide x 6ft6″ long