King And Queen Size Bed Dimensions: A How-to Shopping Guide
June 19, 2010 by Georgia Sutherland
Filed under Bedroom
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.
It is important to know the actual sizes of the beds before you commit to buying one. Each continent has their own standard sizes. These are the ones for North America. A queen mattress is 60 inches by 80 inches. Full size mattresses aren’t much smaller, being 54 inches by 75 inches.
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.
A subtle difference of which one does not often hear much is the difference between a king and a super king (otherwise known as a California king mattress). Super kings are 72 by 84, which is perfect for a taller person. However the bedding for a super king is more difficult to find and if one is of an average height, one might not want to sacrifice width for unnecessary length.
There are a couple of other considerations, too. You must make sure your bedroom has enough room for you to still move about freely. Is a large bed really worth the limited space you will have? Will it be a pain to make every morning? If you buy a king mattress, do you want a king size box spring, or do you want two smaller size box springs underneath the king mattress?
A subject of great debate, too, is the ‘closeness’ of a couple in relation to their sleeping situation. If you are one who shares a bed, will a larger mattress be the best thing for you and your partner? Though there is no scientific evidence to prove causation between distance in sleeping and “distance” in a relationship, many couples or former couples swear it to have basis.
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!
