What Is a Standard Size Double Bed?

A standard size double bed in the UK is 135cm wide and 190cm long, or 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in, which is why it is often called a 4ft 6 bed. This guide explains where that dimension came from, why it still fits a typical British bedroom of around 2.7m by 3m, and how it compares with a US full, a US queen and European doubles that measure 140cm or 160cm. We look at what 135cm means split between two sleepers, the three situations where a king becomes worth the extra floor space, and how the standard double differs from a 120cm small double. Also covered: realistic frame footprints, UK bedding sizes, storage frames, central mattress support and how to keep proportions right in a bed heavy room....