A UK single bed is 90cm wide by 190cm long (3ft × 6ft3). A small single, sometimes called a cabin bed size, is 75cm wide (2ft6) with the same length. Single beds suit children from around age two right through to adulthood, which makes them the most cost-effective size to buy well.
Table of contents
- Single bed dimensions
- Room size and layout
- Who a single bed suits
- Single beds with storage
- Frequently asked questions
Single bed dimensions
| Size | Centimetres | Feet | Duvet size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small single | 75 × 190 | 2'6" × 6'3" | 135 × 200cm |
| Single | 90 × 190 | 3'0" × 6'3" | 135 × 200cm |
Frame footprint runs roughly 105 × 205cm for a standard single once the frame and headboard are accounted for.
Room size and layout
A single bed fits comfortably in rooms from about 2.2m × 2.65m with a 60cm walkway on one open side. In a genuinely small box room, positioning the bed lengthways against a wall frees the most usable floor — and a side-lift ottoman becomes the sensible storage choice, as covered in our side vs end lift guide.
The UK's minimum single bedroom under the Nationally Described Space Standard is 7.5m² — tight but workable with the right layout.
Who a single bed suits
- Children moving from a cot — a low single with a padded surround lasts a decade rather than three years. See our kids bed guide.
- Teenagers — 90cm is adequate through the teen years.
- Guest rooms — two singles offer more flexibility than one double.
- Box rooms and studies — where a small double simply will not fit.
Single beds with storage
Single rooms are usually the most storage-starved in the house, which makes an ottoman base especially valuable at this size — roughly 250 litres of hidden capacity in a footprint that was already spoken for. Toys, sports kit, spare bedding and seasonal clothes all disappear underneath.
Upholstered single-size frames handcrafted in Yorkshire, with free UK delivery and easy assembly.
Browse the collection →Frequently asked questions
What size is a single bed in feet?
3ft wide by 6ft3 long (90 × 190cm).
What is a small single bed?
75 × 190cm (2ft6) — 15cm narrower, used in cabin beds and very small rooms.
Is a single bed long enough for an adult?
At 190cm it suits adults up to roughly 6ft. Taller sleepers should consider a king or super king, which are 200cm long.
What duvet fits a single bed?
A single duvet at 135 × 200cm.
All UK sizes compared in our bed sizes guide.
