Double Bed Size Frequently Asked Questions

Our double bed sizes page covers standard dimensions for double and full beds worldwide. Here we answer the most commonly asked questions about double bed sizes and their international variants.

  • Q. What is the standard double bed size in the UK?
  • A. The standard double bed size in the UK is 4'6" x 6'3" (1.37m x 1.91m).
  • Q. What is the difference between a double bed and a full bed?
  • A. There is no difference — Full is simply the name used in the US and Canada for what is called a double bed in the UK and other English-speaking countries. Both measure 4'6" x 6'3" (1.37m x 1.91m).
  • Q. What is the standard double bed size in the US?
  • A. In the US a double bed is called a Full and measures 4'6" x 6'3" (1.37m x 1.91m).
  • Q. What is a Full Extra Long bed?
  • A. A Full Extra Long is a US variant of the double/full bed with the same width (4'6" / 1.37m) but a longer length of 6'8" (2.03m).
  • Q. What size is a double bed in Australia?
  • A. The standard double bed size in Australia is 1.37m x 1.87m (4'6" x 6'2"), which is slightly shorter than the UK and US standard.
  • Q. What is a Matrimonial bed in Mexico?
  • A. Matrimonial is the Mexican name for a double bed. The standard Mexican Matrimonial bed measures 135cm x 190cm (4'5" x 6'3").
  • Q. Is a double bed big enough for two people?
  • A. A double bed can accommodate two people but can feel cramped for some couples. Many couples prefer a queen or king size bed for more comfort.
  • Q. What size is a double bed in Europe?
  • A. The most common European double bed size is 135cm x 200cm, though 140cm wide versions are also common. Southern European countries often have 180cm and 190cm length versions.
  • Q. What is the difference between a double and a queen size bed?
  • A. A queen size bed is wider and usually longer than a double. In the UK a queen is not a standard size — the king (5' x 6'6") is the next size up from a double. In the US a queen measures 5' x 6'8" compared to a full/double at 4'6" x 6'3".
  • Q. What size is a double bed in New Zealand?
  • A. The standard double bed size in New Zealand is 135cm x 190cm (4'5" x 6'3").
  • Q. How wide is a double bed?
  • A. A double bed is typically 4'6" (1.37m) wide in the UK, US and Australia, and 135-140cm wide in Continental Europe.