Mattress Size Descriptions

 

Twin 39" x 75" (also known as single)

Most common for children's rooms, daybeds, trundle units and hideaways.

Twin Extra Long (Twin XL) 39" x 80"

Is generally used in college dorm rooms and is 5" longer than a standard twin. Bedding may be harder to find and available only a limited variety of styles. Approx. width per person: 39"

Pros: Standard fare in college dorms. Longer length is good for taller teens and adults. Easy to make.

Cons: Bedding can be more difficult to find.

Full 54" x 75" (also known as Double)

Full size beds are only 15" wider than Twin beds. This won't leave much elbow room for 2 adults (each will have only 27" of width vs. 39" in a Twin bed). Also, a Full bed is only 75" long which may be too short for some adults. But, this size is a good option for a guest room or as a child's step-up mattress. Approx. width per person: 27"

Pros: Fits into smaller rooms. Sheets are less expensive than queen or king size. Also have the option of using Queen size sheets, which will have more drop length.

Cons: Many people find a Full is too narrow for 2 adults with only 27" in width for each person. And, it may be too short for some.

Queen 60" x 80"

Currently the dominant size bed in America, Queen Beds are 6" wider (and 5" longer) than a Full size bed. These added inches can make all the difference in comfort, but each adult still has 9" less than the width of a standard Twin bed. However, it's a good choice for guest rooms and smaller master bedrooms. Can use standard pillows or the slightly larger queen size pillows. Approx. width per person: 30"

Pros: A better fit for 2 adults. The 80" length comfortably accommodates most adults. Bedding is easy to find.

Cons: At only 30" of wide for each person (only 3" wider than a Full) many people find a Queen is still too narrow for comfortable sleeping for a couple. Note that some bedding is sold as "Full/Queen" and may not perfectly fit either size, so check the measurements before purchasing.

King 76" x 80" (Also known as Eastern King)

King beds are growing in popularity. King is about 16" wider than a Queen bed. Both are about 80" long. The Eastern King is the only bed to give each person the same width as a Twin bed. In fact you can push 2 Extra-Long Twin beds together to be the same size as an Eastern King. This is a good way to have a versatile guest room (use 2 twins separately or push together to make a king bed for couples). An Eastern King bed comes with one mattress and two half-width box springs to be more manageable when moving. Approx. width per person: 38"

Pros: This is the widest standard bed available. Roomy enough for 2 large adults. The 80" length comfortably accommodates most people. Sheets are easy to find and are generally labeled simply "King".

Cons: This is a very large mattress that may not fit easily up stairs or into smaller rooms. (Check bendability on king size mattresses.) Taller people may prefer the California King instead with its longer length. All bedding is most expensive in king sizes. Needs 3 standard pillows or 2 king pillows for this width.

California King 72" x 84" (Also known as Western King)

California King is 12" wider than a Queen bed but adds 4" in length. This may be a better choice for taller adults. This size is sometimes known as the "Western King". Bedding may be labeled either "California King" or "Western King". A California King bed set comes with one mattress and two half-width box springs to be more manageable when moving. Approx. width per person: 36"

Pros: A California King size mattress is roomy in width for 2 adults. Also, it is the longest standard bed available at about 84", and is ample for most taller people.

Cons: This is a very large mattress that may not fit easily up stairs or into smaller rooms. Sheets are plentiful on the West Coast but may be a bit more difficult to find in other parts of the country, so try looking for them online if you're not on the West Coast. Needs 3 standard pillows or 2 king pillows for this width. All bedding is most expensive in king sizes. You can also buy this size mattress as a Split Cal King. This will allow to deliver Cal King size mattress to the facilities where doors do not allow to bring one piece Cal King mattress in.

In Addition, Sleepy's offers mattresses in the following sizes:

30 x 75
33 x 75
27 x 52 (Crib Mattress)
54 x 80 (Full XL)
48 x 75 (Three Quarter - 3/4)
30 x 80 (Split Queen)
60 x 75 (Short Queen)
36 x 84 (Split Cal King)

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