Bed sizes: A graphical comparison
The graphic at left illustrates the relation of the four common standard bed sizes in
the US and Canada.
| Twin size | 39"x75" | 86cm x 190cm |
| Double size | 54"x75" | 137cm x 190 cm |
| Queen size | 60"x80" | 152cm x 203cm |
| King size | 76"x80" | 193cm x 203cm |
If you are 5'9" or taller, the extra length of the queen and king size beds helps to stretch out. If you are 5'6" or shorter, the extra length doesn't make a difference.
A king size mattress is almost the width to two twin size mattresses side by side.
There is only 6" of width difference between double and queen size beds, but the 6"
make a big difference. 54" for two people is just a little bit too narrow.
Having a bed frame with rails that come up to almost the level of the mattress also helps,
because there is no risk of just rolling off the squishy edge of the mattress ad you get
near the edge.
More on bed plans for different sizes
on my Woodworking website
