Find out which mattress size is right for you

Purchasing too small of a mattress is one mistake many new bed-buyers make. Couples who've been sleeping on a "double" since they got married may think it’s fine, but that leaves each person roughly as much sleeping space as a baby's crib, which is obviously insufficient.

Full Beds

Full beds, sometimes still called "double," are 53 inches wide, which is just 15 inches wider than a twin size (single). That leaves each partner only 27 inches of personal space, or about the width of a crib. Both twin and full sizes are approximately 75 inches long, which may be too short for some adults, especially men. Full size is only enough space for a single sleeper and only if they are under 5 and a half feet tall.

Queen Beds

Queen beds are 60 inches wide by approximately 80 inches long – 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than a full size mattress. These added inches can make all the difference in comfort, especially for couples, and have made the queen today's most popular mattress size. However, with 30 inches of personal space, each adult still has 9 inches less width than if they slept alone in a twin bed. Queen size is a good choice for guest rooms, smaller master bedrooms and for couples who prefer close quarters. It's also a great choice for single sleepers who tend to sprawl out.

King Beds

Roughly 76 inches wide by 80 inches long, king beds about 18 inches wider than a queen. This is the closest a couple can come to having as much personal space (38 inches) as each would have on a twin bed. King size is the best choice for couples who want to maximize personal sleeping space. However, size can be a problem. Even with a "split box spring", i.e. two twin-size foundations to support it, to make a king set more manageable, it may be too big for some bedrooms or too bulky to navigate through some corridors, doors or stairwells. If there is any doubt, use a tape measure to figure out how much room you’ll have.

An important part of getting a good night’s sleep, a mattress requires considerable planning and forethought before you make a purchase to be sure you are getting the right size. Make the right choice now and it could save you a lot of trouble in the future.

 

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