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
| Bed | Dimensions (cm) |
|---|---|
| US King | 193 × 203 |
| US Queen | 152 × 203 |
| UK Super King | 180 × 200 |
| UK King | 150 × 200 |
| EU 160×200 | 160 × 200 |
| UK Double | 135 × 190 |
| US Twin | 97 × 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).