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What Size Is a 3 4 Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Size Is a 3 4 Bed?

A 3 4 bed measures 120cm by 190cm, a name inherited from the imperial system where 4ft was roughly three quarters of a 4ft 6in double. This article explains how to read the fraction correctly, why older frames sometimes carry the label at a different width, and where 120cm sits on the full UK size ladder. It looks at the rooms the size genuinely solves, from chimney breast alcoves to loft conversions and teenage bedrooms that need desk space, along with practical guidance on sleeping comfort for one or two, sourcing small double sheets and protectors, and planning slim bedside units and sliding wardrobe doors around it....

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What Is a 3/4 Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Is a 3/4 Bed?

A 3/4 bed is a bed that sits between a single and a double, measuring 120cm by 190cm in modern UK sizing, which retailers also sell as a small double. The name is historical: it described a bed roughly three quarters the width of a traditional double. That history matters, because older 3/4 beds were made in a range of widths and lengths that do not match today's standard. This guide explains what the term means, how the size came about, and how to tell whether an inherited frame is a modern or antique example. We also cover where the size still earns its place in British homes, the bedding that fits, layout and clearance figures, mattress options for non standard frames, slat replacement on older beds, and how to decide between a 3/4 bed and a standard double for the room you have. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you....

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What Are the Dimensions of a 3 4 Size Bed?
August 16, 2026

What Are the Dimensions of a 3 4 Size Bed?

A three quarter bed measures 48 inches wide by 75 inches long, or 120cm by 190cm, and is known in the UK as a small double. It sits between a single and a standard double, which makes it a genuinely useful size for box rooms, guest rooms and older properties with awkward proportions. This guide sets out the exact dimensions, explains why older three quarter beds sometimes measure differently, and covers the bedding question that trips people up most often. We also look at which rooms suit the size, how much clearance to allow on each side, what frame footprint to expect once side rails are included, and how mattress depth affects both the look of the bed and the sheets that will fit it. Finally we cover the checks worth making before buying a frame or a mattress for an existing base, including second hand and inherited beds. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so....

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