A standard UK double bed is 135cm wide. The full mattress measurement is 135cm x 190cm, so the length is 190cm. Those centimetre figures convert to 4ft 6in by 6ft 3in, and 135cm is the number to work with when planning a room or buying bedding.<\/p>\n
It is worth being precise about this, because 135cm is a UK specific figure. American full size mattresses are 137cm, European doubles are often 140cm, and the small double sold widely in Britain is 120cm. Two centimetres sounds negligible until a fitted sheet will not grip the corners.<\/p>\n
Split across two sleepers, 135cm gives 67.5cm each. To put that in perspective, a standard single mattress is 90cm wide, so each person on a double has less width than a child sleeping alone.<\/p>\n
The mattress depth is the third dimension and varies from around 18cm on a basic open coil model to 30cm or more on a deep pocket sprung or hybrid. This decides your fitted sheet skirt depth: anything over 25cm needs deep sheets.<\/p>\n
Length at 190cm accommodates a sleeper up to around 175cm comfortably once a pillow is allowed for. Above that height, the 200cm length of a king becomes worth considering even if 135cm of width is sufficient.<\/p>\n
Written in centimetres, the UK range is: single 90cm x 190cm, small double 120cm x 190cm, double 135cm x 190cm, king 150cm x 200cm and super king 180cm x 200cm.<\/p>\n
The double is 15cm wider than a small double and 15cm narrower than a king, which places it neatly in the middle of the useful range. The gap either side is the same, so the decision usually comes down to how much walkway your room can spare.<\/p>\n
Note that the double shares its 190cm length with the single and small double. The step to 200cm happens at king size. That is why some taller single sleepers choose a king over a double despite not needing the width.<\/p>\n
International comparisons in centimetres: American full is 137cm x 191cm, American queen is 153cm x 203cm, European double is commonly 140cm x 200cm. None of these takes UK double bedding correctly.<\/p>\n
The 135cm figure is the mattress. Frame width is always more, and how much more depends on the construction.<\/p>\n
Upholstered frames with padded side rails typically add 8cm to 18cm, giving an external width of 143cm to 153cm. Wooden frames with substantial rails and posts add a similar amount, sometimes more where the design includes wide feet. Metal frames are the slimmest, often adding only 4cm to 6cm.<\/p>\n
Divan bases are the most compact of all, since the base is the same footprint as the mattress and the headboard bolts on behind. If you are fitting a double into a narrow alcove or between two fitted units, a divan gives you the most usable mattress for the space.<\/p>\n
Length follows the same principle. A frame with a headboard and footboard can add 15cm to 25cm to the 190cm mattress, giving an external length of 205cm to 215cm.<\/p>\n
Our modern double wooden beds UK sale<\/a> range lists external dimensions for each frame, which is the figure to measure against your walls.<\/p>\n The arithmetic is simple once you know the walkway allowance. Aim for 60cm to 75cm of clear floor on each side you need to use.<\/p>\n A double with access on both sides: 135cm of mattress plus around 15cm of frame overhang plus two 65cm walkways gives 280cm. So a room of 2.8m width handles a double comfortably with access all round.<\/p>\n With one long side against a wall: 150cm external plus one 65cm walkway gives 215cm. A room of 2.2m width works, which covers most small second bedrooms in UK houses.<\/p>\n Depth needs the 190cm mattress plus frame, so around 210cm, plus a walkway at the foot if the layout requires passing. That gives roughly 275cm of depth for full access, though many rooms position the bed so the foot faces the door and borrow circulation from the doorway.<\/p>\n Measure at skirting level as well as at waist height. Deep skirting boards, boxed pipework and radiator brackets all reduce the usable span, and a bed that fits on paper can foul on a radiator valve.<\/p>\n UK double fitted sheets are cut for 135cm x 190cm. Double duvets are typically 200cm x 200cm, which is square and reversible in either orientation.<\/p>\n The depth of the fitted sheet skirt is the detail worth checking. Standard sheets have a 25cm to 30cm skirt, which handles most mattresses. Deep mattresses over 28cm need sheets sold specifically as deep fitted.<\/p>\n Mattress protectors match fitted sheet sizing, so use the same 135cm x 190cm footprint plus the correct depth. Protectors are the item most likely to slip if the depth is wrong, because they need to grip the corners tightly.<\/p>\n Valance sheets are sized to the base rather than the mattress, so check whether yours is cut for a divan or a slatted frame.<\/p>\n With 135cm of bed and perhaps 15cm of frame, a double leaves more wall free than a king does. Two bedside cabinets at 40cm each need 80cm, which fits alongside a double in a 240cm wall run.<\/p>\n Cabinet height should match the finished mattress top, so add your frame height to your mattress depth before choosing. Our modern bedside cabinets UK sale<\/a> range lists heights for each design.<\/p>\n For clothing, a chest of drawers on the opposite wall usually works in a room sized for a double. Tall narrow designs hold the same volume as wide low ones while taking less wall, and our modern high gloss chest of drawers UK sale<\/a> range includes upright configurations that also bounce light around a smaller room.<\/p>\n Where under bed space matters, ottoman and drawer bases turn the 135cm x 190cm footprint into storage. Ottomans need clearance at the foot for the base to lift, and drawers need clear floor in front of each unit.<\/p>\n Compare every UK size in centimetres in our beds UK sale<\/a> collection. At Furniture in Fashion<\/a> you can shop modern furniture across the whole house, with free delivery to most UK mainland postcodes.<\/p>\n How wide is a double bed in cm?<\/strong> Is a double bed 140cm or 135cm?<\/strong> How much space does each person get on a 135cm bed?<\/strong> What room width do I need for a double bed in cm?<\/strong> Does a double bed frame measure more than 135cm?<\/strong> A standard UK double bed is 135cm wide by 190cm long, and that 135cm figure is UK specific: American full mattresses are 137cm and European doubles are often 140cm, differences small enough to sound negligible but large enough to stop a fitted sheet gripping. 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Bedding in Centimetres<\/h3>\n
Making the Most of the Space Around a Double<\/h3>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n
A UK double mattress is 135cm wide and 190cm long.<\/p>\n
A UK double is 135cm. The 140cm figure is a common European double size and needs different bedding.<\/p>\n
67.5cm each, which is less than the 90cm width of a single mattress.<\/p>\n
Around 280cm for access on both sides, or 215cm with one long side against a wall.<\/p>\n
Yes. Expect an external width of 143cm to 153cm depending on the frame design, with divan bases being the most compact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"