UK bed sizes run from small single (75 × 190cm) up to super king (180 × 200cm), with double at 135 × 190cm and king at 150 × 200cm. A bed is only the right bed if it's the right size — for you, your partner and your room. This guide covers every standard UK size with exact dimensions, who each suits, and the measuring checks to do before you order.
Table of contents
- UK bed sizes at a glance
- How to choose the right size
- Do UK sizes match EU and US sizes?
- Frequently asked questions
UK bed sizes at a glance
| UK size | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (ft/in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small single | 75 × 190 | 2'6" × 6'3" | Children, box rooms |
| Single | 90 × 190 | 3'0" × 6'3" | Kids, teens, guest rooms |
| Small double | 120 × 190 | 4'0" × 6'3" | Solo adults in compact rooms |
| Double | 135 × 190 | 4'6" × 6'3" | Couples, standard bedrooms |
| King | 150 × 200 | 5'0" × 6'6" | Couples wanting more space |
| Super king | 180 × 200 | 6'0" × 6'6" | Maximum space, larger rooms |
How to choose the right size
Measure the room first. Allow at least 60cm of walking space on each open side of the bed and at the foot. For an ottoman bed, remember the storage platform needs clearance to open — end-lift designs need free space at the foot of the bed. Full method: how to measure your bedroom.
Think about length as well as width. King and super king beds are 10cm longer than doubles (200cm vs 190cm) — worth knowing if anyone in the bed is over 6ft tall.
Couples: bigger is usually better. A double gives each person about 67.5cm of width — less than a single bed each. If the room allows it, a king is the single biggest comfort upgrade most couples can make, as covered in our best bed size for couples guide.
Do UK sizes match EU and US sizes?
No — they're close but not interchangeable. A UK king (150 × 200cm) sits between a US queen and US king, and EU sizes run longer than UK equivalents. Always buy a mattress in the same sizing standard as your bed frame.
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