Single Bed Size Frequently Asked Questions

Our single bed sizes page covers standard dimensions for single and twin beds worldwide. Here we answer the most commonly asked questions about single bed sizes and their variants across different countries.

• Q. What is the standard single bed size in the UK?
• A. The standard single bed size in the UK is 3' x 6'3" (0.91m x 1.91m).
• Q. What is the difference between a single bed and a twin bed?
• A. There is no functional difference — twin is simply the name used in the US and Canada for a single person bed. The dimensions are slightly different: a US twin is 3'3" x 6'3" (0.99m x 1.91m) compared to a UK single at 3' x 6'3" (0.91m x 1.91m).
• Q. What size is a single bed in Australia?
• A. The standard single bed size in Australia is 0.92m x 1.87m (approximately 3' x 6'2").
• Q. What is a Twin XL bed?
• A. A Twin XL is a US variant of the twin/single bed that is the same width (3'3" / 0.99m) but longer at 6'8" (2.03m), making it suitable for taller people.
• Q. What is a King Single bed?
• A. A King Single is a wider version of the single bed available in Australia and New Zealand. In Australia it measures 1.06m x 2.03m (3'6" x 6'8").
• Q. What size is a single bed in Europe?
• A. The most common European single bed size is 90cm x 200cm, though 80cm and 100cm widths are also widely available. Southern European countries often also have 180cm and 190cm length options.
• Q. What size mattress do I need for a single bed?
• A. The mattress size should match the bed frame size. For a UK single that is 3' x 6'3" (0.91m x 1.91m), a US twin that is 3'3" x 6'3" (0.99m x 1.91m), or an Australian single that is 0.92m x 1.87m.
• Q. What is a Super Single bed?
• A. A Super Single is a US variant that is wider than a standard twin at 4' x 6'3" (1.22m x 1.91m), but narrower than a full/double bed.
• Q. What is an Individual bed in Mexico?
• A. Individual is the Mexican name for a single bed. The standard Mexican Individual bed measures 100cm x 190cm (1.00m x 1.90m or 3'3" x 6'3"), which is slightly wider than single beds in most other countries.
• Q. What size is a small single bed?
• A. A small single, sometimes called a narrow single, is available in the UK measuring 2'6" x 6'3" (0.76m x 1.91m). This is commonly used for children's beds and bunk beds.
• Q. Can two people sleep in a single bed?
• A. A standard single bed is designed for one person. For two people, a double bed (4'6" x 6'3" or 1.37m x 1.91m in the UK) or larger is recommended.
• Q. What is the difference between a single and a single extra long bed?
• A. A single extra long bed has the same width as a standard single but is longer, typically by 3-4 inches (7-10cm). In Australia a Single Extra Long measures 0.92m x 2.03m.