Buying a bed is a large undertaking, and mattresses are very expensive anyway. So why not go for the luxury and comfort of the King and Queen size bed dimensions? They are, in actuality, only a couple hundred dollars more than a double bed but can offer twice the comfort.
The actual dimensions of the beds stand thus by North American standards: a queen size mattress is 60 inches across and 80 inches long. This is only a few inches larger ( in either direction) than a full, or double, mattress which stands at 54 inches wide by 75 inches long.
Though the difference sounds like a great deal, you will be surprised when you see the mattresses side by side; a queen is not very much bigger at all. Have the salesperson measure out the size of a full mattress on a queen mattress. You will then have to decide if the span of a few fingers in either direction is worth the cost of the ‘bigger’ mattress.
The king mattress, however, lives up to its name. It is a great deal larger, being 6 feet, 6 inches across and 6 feet, 8 inches long! That is ample space for any couple, and perhaps too much space for a single person.
There is one footnote about king size beds, however. Stores also offer something called the super king or California king mattress. These beds are 6 feet across by 7 feet long. Very tall people are grateful for these mattresses, but for a person of average height, these beds are superfluous, especially considering how hard it is to find sheets for them.
There are other space considerations: namely, the space you will have left if your bedroom if you buy a king size mattress. Will you be able to maneuver freely? If not, is the bed still worth it? And if you buy a king size mattress, what box spring situation would you prefer, one large box spring or two smaller ones?
One other thing to consider–something that has been under debate and study for quite a while–is the closeness of a relationship when buying a large bed. If you share a bed, it has been argued that the nearness with which a couple sleeps is in direct proportion to their closeness as a couple. Whether this is true or not is anyone’s guess, but make sure you and your partner understand what it will really be like to sleep closer or farther apart.
Queen Size Bed Dimensions can be a bit confusing. Queen Size Bed Measurements can vary not only from country to country but between manufacturers as well. Visit us and we’ll help you sort it out!