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Single Bed size

A UK Single is 90 × 190 cm — the standard single bed in Britain. The continental single is 90 × 200, and a US Twin is 97 × 191.

90 × 190centimetres
35 × 75inches
UK Singlestandard

Single bed vs other standards

BedDimensions (cm)
US King193 × 203
US Queen152 × 203
UK Super King180 × 200
UK King150 × 200
EU 160×200160 × 200
UK Double135 × 190
US Twin97 × 191
Bed names don't match across countries — buy bedding by centimetres, not by the name. IKEA uses continental EU sizes worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

How big is a Single bed?

A UK Single is 90 × 190 cm; the continental EU single is 90 × 200 cm.

Is a Single the same as a Twin?

Close — a UK Single (90 × 190) is slightly narrower and shorter than a US Twin (97 × 191).