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What Are the Measurements of a King Size Bed?
August 17, 2026

What Are the Measurements of a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 150cm by 200cm, or 5ft by 6ft 6in, but that is the mattress figure rather than the space the bed occupies. This guide separates the two measurements that matter: the mattress size you buy bedding to, and the external frame size you plan the room around, which can run to 175cm wide and 215cm long once a padded headboard and side rails are included. It covers the clearances to leave for wardrobe doors and ottoman lifts, the room size a king genuinely needs, king duvet and fitted sheet measurements including pocket depth, and how frame height and mattress depth combine into the finished height of the bed. We also explain the delivery route check that prevents most problems on the day....

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How Wide Is a Double Bed in cm?
August 17, 2026

How Wide Is a Double Bed in cm?

A double bed in the UK is 135 cm wide and 190 cm long, which converts to 4 ft 6 in by 6 ft 3 in. This guide explains where that width sits within the British range, from the 90 cm single through to the 180 cm super king, and why the frame always takes up more floor space than the mattress specification suggests. We look at what 135 cm means in practice for two sleepers, which is roughly 67.5 cm each and narrower than a single mattress, along with the imperial conversions that cause confusion and the occasional 137 cm listing. There is also guidance on room widths and walkways, matching bedding sizes and sheet depths, how frame style changes the footprint, and the two signals that suggest moving up to a king. We also explain where the 4 ft 6 in standard came from, and how to measure an existing mattress before ordering a replacement....

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What Size Is Double Bed cm?
August 16, 2026

What Size Is Double Bed cm?

A double bed is 135cm wide by 190cm long in centimetres, and mattress depth then adds anywhere from 18cm to 30cm on top of that. Those are the mattress figures: the frame is always a little larger, which is the number that decides whether the bed fits your room. This guide gives the full set of measurements in centimetres, compares the double with single, small double, king and super king sizes, and explains how to measure a British bedroom accurately at both floor and waist height. We cover choosing a mattress by depth, matching fitted sheets and duvets to metric sizes, and working around radiators, chimney breasts and doors in tight spaces. There is also a clear explanation of converting between centimetres and feet, guidance on bed height and under bed clearance, and short answers to the questions people ask most often about double bed measurements. Read it with a tape measure to hand....

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How Many Feet Is a King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

How Many Feet Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 5ft wide by 6ft 6in long, which is 150cm by 200cm, and this guide explains what those imperial figures mean in a real bedroom. We look at why British bed sizes are still described in feet, with a single as 3ft, a double as 4ft 6in, a king as 5ft and a super king as 6ft, and why the finished bed always takes up more floor than the mattress specification suggests. There is practical advice on planning a room in feet, including the walking clearance to allow beside the bed and at the foot, worked through with a typical 10ft by 11ft British bedroom. We also cover bed height and how it affects both comfort and under bed storage, getting a 5ft mattress up a narrow staircase, and choosing bedding for the right depth....

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How Big Is a Single Bed in cm?
August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Single Bed in cm?

A UK single bed measures 90cm wide by 190cm long, and this guide explains what those centimetres mean once a bed is actually in the room. We place the single alongside every other British size, from the 75cm small single up to the 180cm super king, and show why frame dimensions always exceed mattress dimensions by five to ten centimetres. There is guidance on the smallest room a single fits, positioning under windows and sloping loft ceilings, and how much width two children sharing really need. We also cover drawer bases and cabin frames that recover floor space, why slatted bases matter in cold box rooms, how mattress depth sets the total bed height, and the strict depth limits that apply to bunk bed mattresses....

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How Big Is a Double Bed in Inches?
August 16, 2026

How Big Is a Double Bed in Inches?

A UK double bed measures 54 inches by 75 inches, which is 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in or 135cm by 190cm, and this guide sets out what those figures mean in a real bedroom. We give the full British size range in both inches and centimetres so you can measure with whichever system you are used to, explain why the external frame is always wider than the mattress and by how much, and show how much walking space and drawer clearance a double actually needs. There is also advice on how 27 inches per sleeper compares with a single mattress, why mattress depth changes the height and the bedding you need, and how to choose between drawer and ottoman storage bases in narrow British rooms....

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What Is the Width of a Super King Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Is the Width of a Super King Size Bed?

A super king size bed in the UK measures 180cm wide by 200cm long, making it the widest standard bed size available in British homes. That is 30cm wider than a king and 45cm wider than a double, giving each sleeper the same personal width as a single mattress. This guide explains exactly what those measurements mean in practice, how much floor space a super king genuinely needs once you allow for walkways and door swings, and why frame width often exceeds mattress width. We also cover bedding sizes, mattress weight and delivery access, plus how to fit bedside cabinets, chests of drawers and wardrobes around a bed this large. If you are weighing up whether a super king suits your bedroom, the practical measurements here will help you decide with confidence....

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