Mattress Sizes Secrets

King size mattresses are not all the same dimensions. Like other kinds of mattress sizes, a “king” will vary. The standard king size measures 76” x 80”, but a king size mattress in the UK is roughly the same size as an American queen size mattress. Then there is the California King mattress which is 72” x 84”. In the UK there is also a “super king size” mattress, which measures about 72” x 78”.

Twin mattress set or discount mattress set need not be of lower quality than more expensive brands. The truth is that most mattress dealers from national brands to smaller chains buy their mattresses from the same manufacturers, and in fact these mattresses are virtually identical (they’re called “comparables” in the industry) but differ in stitching, fabric, and other superficial ways to distinguish them from competitors. The problem is that this makes it harder to comparison shop.

Shopping for mattress sets can be a terribly confusing business. Different dealers are going to market virtually identical mattresses so that they look as distinct as possible in order to attract customers. Worse, unlike a car dealership, you can’t usually “look under the hood” and see what’s inside your mattress. One sign of a good mattress dealer is a sample “cutaway” mattress where you can see how the springs and padding are integrated. Seeing the kind of padding and quilting will help you determine whether a particular mattress is worth another look.

There are basically five different types of mattresses. They are mattresses for queen-size beds, mattresses for king-size beds, mattresses for long twin-size beds, mattresses for full-size beds or double beds and mattresses for California king-size beds.

The mattresses for queen-size beds are typically about 60 inches wide and 80 inches long, and typically measure approximately 152 centimetres by 203 centimetres.

The mattresses for king-size beds are typically about 78 inches wide and 80 inches long, and typically measure approximately 198 centimetres by 203 centimetres.

The mattresses for long twin-size beds are typically about 39 inches wide and 80 inches long, and usually measure approximately 99 centimetres by 203 centimetres.

The mattresses for full-size beds or double beds are typically about 54 inches wide and 75 inches long, and typically measure approximately 137 centimetres by 191 centimetres.

The mattresses for California king-size beds are typically about 72 inches wide and 84 inches long, and typically measure approximately 183 centimetres by 214 centimetres.

Knowing mattress sizes will help you design and make a quilt that fits the bed perfectly.

Mattress Sizes:

• Crib Mattress Size: 28″ x 52″
• Twin Mattress Size (Single): 39″ x 75″
• Full Mattress Size (Double): 54″ x 75″
• Long Twin Mattress Size: 36″ x 80″ (Most beds in college dorms have long twin mattresses)
• Queen Mattress Size: 60″ x 80″
• King Mattress: 76″ x 80″
• California King Mattress Size: 72″ x 84″
• Quilt Design Options

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Does size matter? You bet it does! Adult mattresses come in five different sizes:

Twin (38″ x 75″): Twin mattresses are only large enough for shorter single sleepers, making them ideal for children and pint-sized lifelong virgins.

Full (53″ x 75″): Like its cousin, the Twin, a Full-size mattress is recommended only for single sleepers due to its limited dimensions.

Queen (60″ x 80″): More compact than King-size models, Queen-size mattresses are ideal for smaller bedrooms or single sleepers who crave an extra bit of leg room.

King (76″ x 80″): Comfortable and spacious, King-size mattresses are perfect for couples who want extra sleeping space.

California King (72″ x 84″): Although four inches narrower than a traditional King-size mattress, this West Coast dandy is four inches longer, making it an ideal solution for taller sleepers.

Prices range greatly from about $300 to over $5,000 for a Queen set, but given that you spend one-third of your life in bed, a mattress isn’t the sort of thing you want to cheap out on.

Mattress sizes seem to get more numerous as time goes by. We no longer have the basic twin, full (or standard), queen and king mattresses to choose from. Knowing what’s available and what you have space for will help you narrow your decision. But there are styles that can impact the size you buy because they can be moved out of the way when not in use.

Mattress sizes include the common king, queen, full, and twin sizes, but there are also other sizes like California king, super king, California queen, and Olympic queen. The dimensions of each are listed below:

• Super king mattress (available in Europe mainly) — 70 x 80 inches
• California king mattress — 72 x 84 inches
• King size mattress — 76 x 80 inches
• California queen mattress — 60 x 84 inches
• Olympic queen mattress — 66 x 80 inches
• Queen size mattress — 60 x 80 inches
• Full/Double size mattress — 54 x 75 inches
• Twin size mattress — 39 x 75 inches

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