The standard mattress sizes are:
- Twin 38”x75” – Perfect for singles, kids rooms, guest rooms, vacation house, anywhere space is limited.
- Twin XL 38”x80” – Great for single adults, college students, or for people who want to combine two to make a king
- Full 54”x75” – (used to be called a “double”) Extra room for a single to spread out, or for a cozy couple in urban areas or small bedrooms
- Full XL 54”x80” – Very uncommon, generally used for adults in unusually-shaped rooms that are narrow and long
- Queen 60”x80” – The most common size, best suited for a couple in a typical bedroom
- King 76”x80” – Extra space for sharing with kids and/or pets.
- California King 72”x84” – Popularized as a replacement for waterbeds, narrower and longer than a regular king.
Things to consider about mattress size:
- Most people want the largest size their room will accommodate.
- Remember to measure your bedroom, and leave room for doors to swing drawers to open, and for tucking in sheets, blankets and comforter.
- Avoid placing your mattress too close to windows and heat/AC sources
- If you’re changing sizes, you’ll need new sheets and a mattress pad
- If you’re fitting into bedroom furniture, check the height on the model you choose, and select a low-profile box spring and/or frame if necessary