Bed Sizes and Dimensions
Below is the complete list of all bed sizes currently available for sale in the United States. It includes eastern king, California king, queen, full, and twin bed sizes. All sizes are based on the actual mattress area. The frame around different bed models varies in size. Those sizes would be based on the thickness of the frame around the bed and would depend on the specific bed model. To find out the size of the bed frame for a specific model, check product dimensions on the specific product page. The overall difference in size between actual bed models is due to the thickness of the frame and the width of the headboard and footboard.
The mattress is always measured from the very top all the way to the bottom and then side to side. This is done for all mattresses such as Eastern King, California King, queen, full, and twin-size mattresses. The bed frame is measured from the outside of the headboard all the way down to the outside of the footboard and then side to side. All the bed models imported into the United States from Europe and Asia are made in standard American sizes to fit American-size mattresses.
Twin: W39” x L74”
The smallest size bed fits one person.
Full: W54” x L75”
Twin and Full sizes are almost the same in length but 15 inches different in width which will provide a noticeable difference.
Queen: W60” x L80”
Queen size bed gives you another 6 inches in width and 5 inches in length.
Eastern King: W76” x L80”
Eastern King size is most commonly used in the United States. 16 inches wider than the queen, the length is the same.
California King: W72” x L84”
California King is 4 inches long from head to toe and 4 inches smaller in width than the regular Eastern king size bed.
Bed Models and Sizes
The sleigh bed offers a curved headboard and curved footboard, it requires a box spring foundation for the mattress. Canopy poster beds feature small or large posts on a headboard and footboard and also require a box spring. Platform bed allows you to place the mattress on top of already included foundation which eliminates the need for box spring. Keep in mind that case goods such as nightstands, dressers, and chests are always the same in size regardless of the size of the bed. Platform beds usually come in modern style while most classic designs still require box springs. Queen size beds are very popular among shoppers since it doesn't take up too much space and comfortably fit two people. King size beds have a wider sleeping area than all other sizes and offer plenty of room to relax. The full bed is a little smaller than a queen but it is still comfortable for two people and it saves space in the room.
