Your Go-To Guide for Mattress Sizes

You know the type of mattress you want—style, brand, material—but now it’s time to settle on that final, critically-important decision: mattress size. If you’re not sure which size makes the most sense for your living arrangement, welcome to your go-to guide for mattress sizes. Let’s break it down.

Twin: 38” x 75”

Twin beds provide enough room to comfortably sleep one person, but not more. They’re a great choice for young kids or those that are tight on space. Bunk beds are also typically sized as two twin beds stacked on top of each other.

Twin XL: 38” x 80”

The twin XL size is just as wide as a traditional twin bed, but affords a few extra inches in length. For this reason, it’s a great choice for taller individuals. You’ll also find that most college dormitories include twin XL beds—an important note when shopping for sheets and comforters!

Full: 53” x 75”

Full mattresses afford more space width wise, which makes them a good choice for growing kids or those that prefer to sprawl out when sleeping. A full bed can accommodate two people, so it’s often a top pick for guest bedrooms (consider: it’s a more affordable guest bedroom purchase than a Queen or King).

Queen: 60” x 80”

Queen mattresses are the most popular type of mattresses. They offer enough space to comfortably sleep two adults, and are large enough to fill up a master bedroom suite. They’re not too big as to be overwhelming in a child or teenager’s bedroom, either.

Eastern King: 76” x 80”

Also often referred to as just a king bed, the Eastern King serves up plenty of space in every direction! It’s a great fit for a master suite and for couples that prefer to sprawl out while they sleep, or have additional pillows, blankets (or even pets) to make room for on the bed.

California King: 72” x 84”

With a reputation for luxury, the California King bed offers the space of a traditional Eastern King bed, but with extra length for taller sleepers. Note that the California King is slightly more narrow than its Eastern King counterpart, which might make it a stronger choice when working with a room that’s long and narrow.

Pro-Tip: Before purchasing a mattress, always measure the space that it will reside in, including the height and width of the doorframes it will need to pass through!

Not sure what mattress is right for your sleeping arrangement? Shovlin Mattress has got you covered. Our team of experts is aways ready to help!