What Are the Widths of Beds?

Standard UK bed widths run in five steps: 90cm for a single, 120cm for a small double, 135cm for a double, 150cm for a king size and 180cm for a super king. Below those sit cot beds at around 70cm and short singles that share the 90cm width but lose length. This guide sets out every width in centimetres and feet, explains why length matters just as much, and shows how the shared 190cm length of singles, small doubles and doubles compares with the 200cm length of king frames. It also covers the clearances to leave around a bed, the masking tape test that reveals awkward layouts, which duvet and fitted sheet sizes pair with each width, and the access checks that stop a bed arriving too wide for the stairs. There is a section on imported widths such as queen, Emperor and Continental sizes, plus advice on planning wardrobes and drawers around the width you choose....