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UK small double bed size

47 × 75 in120 × 190 cm

A UK small double mattress measures 120 × 190 cm (47.2 × 74.8 in). With a 24 in (61 cm) walkway on both sides and at the foot, it needs a room at least 7 ft 11 in × 8 ft 3 in.

UK small double mattress drawn to scale from above, with a U.S. queen outline for comparison UK small double Queen 47.2 in1.2 m 74.8 in1.9 m
UK small double mattress drawn to scale from above, with a U.S. queen outline for comparison

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    Measurements

    UK small double mattress dimensions
    MeasurementValue
    Width47.24 in120 cm (1.2 m)
    Length74.8 in190 cm (1.9 m)
    Width per person (two sleepers)23.62 in60 cm
    Room size for a UK small double bed
    WalkwayMinimum room
    24 in (61 cm) on sides and foot7 ft 11 in × 8 ft 3 in (2.42 × 2.51 m)
    36 in (91 cm) on sides and foot9 ft 11 in × 9 ft 3 in (3.03 × 2.81 m)

    Assumes the headboard is against a wall. Add space for nightstands (usually 18–24 in wide each) and for doors and drawers to open.

    What to know

    Mattress sizes are nominal. Individual brands can be up to about 1 in (2–3 cm) smaller, and the bed frame adds to the footprint: a platform frame usually adds 1–4 in to each side, and a headboard adds 2–6 in to the length.

    Questions people ask

    How big is a UK small double bed?

    A UK small double mattress is 120 × 190 cm (47.2 × 74.8 in).

    What room size do I need for a UK small double bed?

    At least 7 ft 11 in × 8 ft 3 in for 24 in walkways, or 9 ft 11 in × 9 ft 3 in for a comfortable 36 in.

    Related sizes

    Sources and method

    • Mattress industry standard sizes (U.S.)
    • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, full-size crib mattress requirements
    • UK and European standard bed sizes

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