

There are, however, some generally agreed standard sizes for pillows which are listed below. Pillow sizes varying hugely from company to company, and region to region. If you thought all pillows were the same size, you'd be very wrong. (Again, though, be aware that there is a lot of inconsistency across the industry on the application of these measurements.) Standard duvet sizes: UK Below you'll find the standard dimensions of different sized duvets in the UK, EU and USA.

That said, if you're a couple who tends to "fight" over the duvet in your sleep, you might be better off with the next size up. That doesn't mean they're the same size as the mattress, though: they need to be a little bigger in order to cover you adequately. The standard sizes for duvets basically follow the size of the mattress. US Super or Texas King mattress: 80” x 98” (293 x 249cm).US Super Queen mattress: 66” x 80” (166 x 203cm).US Twin / Single mattress: 39” x 75” (99 x 191cm).The terms 'Twin' and 'Single' are used interchangeably, however illogical that might sound.

So if you want to make accurate measurements to calculate the size of mattress you need, do stick to the measurements in inches.įinally, for those unfamiliar with American mattress sizes: no, we haven't made a mistake. These conversions are rounded up and not exact, though. Below, we list all the main mattress sizes in the USA and their dimensions in inches, and in brackets you’ll find a conversion into centimetres. (Image credit: Christopher Jolly on Unsplash)Īs with most things, American citizens still use old English measures to measure their mattress sizes.

Perhaps you’d prefer more floor space instead?įinally, check whether there will be any obstacles to getting the bed and mattress into the room, particularly if you have narrow or windy stairs. That said, even if you can fit a Super King into your room, and can afford it, ask yourself whether you actually want to. So it’s important you measure the space you have available carefully before purchasing. You also need to be able to fit your bed and mattress into your room. (Image credit: Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels)
