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What Size of a Queen Bed?
August 17, 2026

What Size of a Queen Bed?

A queen bed measures approximately 152cm by 203cm, or 60 inches by 80 inches, under American sizing where the name originates. Queen is not a UK standard size, which is why the question is harder to answer than it looks: British beds run single, small double, double, king and super king. The closest UK equivalent is our king at 150cm by 200cm, only two centimetres narrower. This guide gives the queen dimensions in full, explains what to buy in the UK instead, and sets out how the American, British and European systems compare against one another. We also cover the bedding differences that catch people out, the room planning needed for a bed of this width, frame footprints once side rails are included, base support and slat spacing, and what to do when the frame is the fixed element rather than the mattress. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will....

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Is a Queen Bed Bigger Than a King Size?
August 16, 2026

Is a Queen Bed Bigger Than a King Size?

No, a queen bed is not bigger than a king size. In every market where both names are used, king is the larger of the two. The confusion usually comes from cross border comparisons: an American queen measures around 152cm by 203cm, which is almost the same width as a UK king at 150cm by 200cm, so the two look interchangeable on paper. This guide explains why queen is not a UK standard size, how American and European sizing differs from ours, and which UK size to choose if you have been shopping for a queen. We also cover what all of it means for buying bedding that actually fits, the frame allowance to expect at king size, base support across a wide mattress, sheet depth options, and what to do if you already own an imported frame built for a queen mattress. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will....

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

What Is a Size of a King Bed?

In the UK, a king bed measures 150cm by 200cm, which is 5ft wide by 6ft 6in long. It is the second largest standard size we sell, sitting above a double and below a super king. Knowing the number is only half the job, because the size only works if the room can carry it, and that depends on frame design, mattress depth, bedside clearance and how you move around the bed each morning. This guide covers the sizing in centimetres, feet and inches, the room dimensions that genuinely suit a king, and the differences between UK, American and European sizing that make bedding so easy to get wrong. We also look at base support across a wide span, sheet depth allowances, how to handle chimney breasts and sloping ceilings, and the delivery checks worth doing before you commit to the larger bed. Every measurement below is given in UK retail terms, so the numbers match what you will....

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

How Many Inches Is a King Size Bed?

A UK king size bed measures 60 inches wide by 78 inches long, which converts to 150cm by 200cm, or 5ft by 6ft 6in. That extra width over a standard double is the reason so many couples move up a size, but the length matters just as much for taller sleepers. In this guide we explain the exact inch measurements, how the mattress differs from the frame you actually have to fit into the room, and how much floor space you realistically need on each side of the bed. We also cover the practical points that catch people out, including landing space, doorway widths, stair turns, bedside clearance, slat support across a wide span and fitted sheet depth. Finally we compare UK king sizing with the sizes used in America and Europe, so you can decide with real confidence whether a king size genuinely suits the bedroom you have at home....

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