Size matters. Buying the correct size bed is important for both your comfort and for the size of the bedroom. Whether you’re investing in a new bed or treating yourself to some fancy new bed linen, make sure you know which sizes are best for you with our handy buyer’s guide to UK bedding sizes.
It is important to remember that sizes will vary between different manufacturers, so these measurements should be treated as an approximate guide only.
UK Bed Mattress Sizes
Metric
Imperial
Single
90 x 190cm
3ft x 6ft 3″
Small Double
120 x 190cm
4ft x 6ft 3″
Double
135 x 190cm
4ft 6″ x 6ft 3″
King
150 x 200cm
5ft x 6ft 6″
Superking
180 x 200cm
6ft x 6ft 6″
Emperor
200 x 200cm
6ft 6″ x 6ft 6″
Duvet & Duvet Cover Sizes
Metric
Imperial
Single
140 x 200cm
55 x 79″
Small Double
180 x 200cm
72 x 79″
Double
200 x 200cm
79 x 79″
King
225 x 220cm
89 x 87″
Superking
260 x 220cm
102 x 87″
Emperor
290 x 235cm
114 x 87″
Pillowcase Sizes
Metric
Imperial
Standard / Housewife
50 x 75cm
20 x 30″
Oxford*
50 x 75cm
20 x 30″
Superking
50 x 90cm
20 x 36″
Small Square
40 x 40cm
16 x 16″
Medium Square
50 x 50cm
20 x 20″
Large Square
65 x 65cm
26 x 26″
* Same sized opening as Standard but with additional decorative hem.
Please note: all information provided here is intended as an approximate UK bedding sizes guide only. There may be slight variations in sizes between different manufacturers. Always double check measurements provided by suppliers before making a purchase.
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