Are you trying to figure out the size of your mattress? Most of the time, the bold ‘double bed mattress sale’ appeals to us, and we buy them without knowing the actual size. In that case, you have got to measure the size of the mattress.
Here is how you can measure your bed size yourself.
Step no.1: Uncover the bed:
Before you start measuring the size of the bed, make sure you put off all the extra layers of blankets and sheets it is covered with. Put off the blankets, pillows, and bedsheets. If you have a mattress topper on the mattress, I would recommend you to put it off to avoid any kind of misreadings. Usually, the mattress toppers are the same size as the mattresses, so they do not affect the reading. However, it is better to be cautious and on the safe side.
Step no.2: Equip Yourself:
Once you bring the mattress in its original shape, now is the time to equip yourself with the necessary gear. To take the readings, you will require a retractable measuring tape. Then, you will need a page and pen to note down the measurements. You can also note them down on your phone. In that case, you do not need a pen and paper.
Step no.3: Let’s start:
Now, when you are ready with the required gear, start measuring it. Bear in mind that you will have to measure both the length and width of the mattress. To find the length of the mattress, fix the measuring tape on one side and stretch it to the other end. Note down the reading in centimetres or inches, as you wish. Then measure the width of the mattress by following the same steps. Once you have noted the measurements, now is the time to compare them with the standard sizes of mattresses in the UK.
The standard sizes of the mattresses in the UK are:
| Name | Imperial size | Matrix size |
| Small Single | 2’6” × 6’3” | 75 × 190 |
| Single | 3’0” × 6’3” | 90 × 190 |
| Queen/ Small Double | 4’0 × 6’3” | 120 × 190 |
| Double | 4’6” × 6’3” | 135 × 200 |
| King | 5’0” × 6’6” | 150 × 200 |
| Super King | 6’0” × 6’6” | 180 × 200 |
Comparing the sizes, you noted with the standard sizes will help you identify the size of your mattress. Bingo! You have successfully measured your mattress yourself.
Which mattress size is the best?
It is one of the most usual questions that people ask. The answer to this question is pretty simple: IT DEPENDS. Well, it really depends on so many things to define one size as the best size. The parameters that define the best size of the mattress are:
The number of people using the mattress:
The ideal size of mattress for a single person is a single mattress size. For two people sharing the bed, an ideal bed size would be the double mattress. And for three to four people sharing the bed, the best mattress would be the king mattress. But this is still not a fixed measure, as it can also depend on the next element, which is:
Sleeping habits:
Though a single mattress is ideal for a single person, if he loves to expand and move all around the bed while sleeping, he may need a double mattress. And this goes on for two, three, and four people sharing the bed.
Personal preference:
Usually, a single person buys a king-size mattress because that is his preference. No one can say that it is not a suitable size for one person. And sometimes three to four people sharing the bed choose queen mattress size because that is their preference. So the best size of the mattress varies from person to person.
Final words:
Measuring the size of the mattress is very easy; all you have to do is to uncover, measure, and compare.