Buying a new mattresses can be unnecessarily confusing. Every retailer seems to have their own standard mattress sizes and when you throw in that different countries call the same mattress by different names, it’s enough for anyone to lose sleep over.
That’s where we come in.
We’ve put together a guide to help you find the right mattress for you and we’ve started by explaining the different mattress sizes available in the UK.
Below you will find the seven standard mattress sizes available in the UK: single, small double, double, king, super king, cot and cot bed and their standard size measurements.
The size of mattress you need will depend on your circumstances. How many people will be sleeping in the bed? How tall are those people? How much space do you have in your bedroom? Below you’ll find the different mattress sizes and who each one is best suited to.
Width: Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your elbows sticking out sideways. Your elbows should not touch the edge of the bed or your partner.
Length: The mattress should be 10cm longer than the tallest person who will sleep on it
| Content | UK dimensions | European Dimensions | US Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Mattress | 90cm x 190cm | 90cm x 200cm | 97cm x 191cm |
| Small Double Mattress | 120cm x 190cm | 120cm x 200cm | 122cm x 191cm |
| Double Mattress | 135cm x 190cm | 140cm x 200cm | 137cm x 191cm |
| King Mattress | 150cm x 200cm | 160cm x 200cm | 193cm x 203cm |
| Super King Mattress | 180cm x 200cm | 180cm x 200cm | 203cm x 249cm |
This type of mattress is also known as an open coil or continuous coil mattress. It is constructed from a single piece of metal wire that is coiled into several springs within the mattress’ inner. It also has an additional structural wire runs around the border of the mattress.
Pocket spring mattresses offer a more luxurious sleeping surface than open spring ones. Pocket spring mattresses are made from individual, springs and each one is encased in it’s own pocket of fabric, allowing each spring to move independently resulting in a more supportive sleep.
Memory foam mattresses are the most contemporary mattress style on the market and extremely popular throughout the UK. They are constructed from memory foam which is a malleable material that reacts to a person’s weight and temperature enabling it to mould to the shape of your body.
Latex mattresses are made from latex foam.
Hybrid mattresses are created from a combination of latex, memory foam, polyurethane foams, coils, and other materials. If you like the best of all worlds whilst you sleep, a hybrid is the perfect option.
When you’re choosing the your new mattress here’s a few key factors to think about first. Once you’ve considered these four factors, you can stop losing sleep over choosing a new mattress:
Choosing how firm your mattress is is extremely important and mostly depends on your preferred sleeping position. Choosing the right level of firmness is essential as it is will affect the quality of sleep you get.
Is your mattress feeling a little lifeless and is right now really not the best time to be forking out for a new one? A mattress topper could be the answer to your prayers. Mattress toppers are way more affordable than buying a new mattress, and in the short term can offer as good a night’s sleep.
So, when would a mattress topper be a good choice?
As a general rule, mattresses have a lifespan of around eight years. If your mattress has exceeded this age, it’s time to start shopping for a replacement.
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