Full (double) bed size
54 × 75 in137 × 191 cm
A Full (double) mattress measures 54 × 75 in (137 × 191 cm). With a 24 in (61 cm) walkway on both sides and at the foot, it needs a room at least 8 ft 6 in × 8 ft 3 in.
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Measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 54 in137.2 cm (1.37 m) |
| Length | 75 in190.5 cm (1.91 m) |
| Width per person (two sleepers) | 27 in68.6 cm |
| Walkway | Minimum room |
|---|---|
| 24 in (61 cm) on sides and foot | 8 ft 6 in × 8 ft 3 in (2.59 × 2.51 m) |
| 36 in (91 cm) on sides and foot | 10 ft 6 in × 9 ft 3 in (3.2 × 2.82 m) |
Assumes the headboard is against a wall. Add space for nightstands (usually 18–24 in wide each) and for doors and drawers to open.
What to know
Mattress sizes are nominal. Individual brands can be up to about 1 in (2–3 cm) smaller, and the bed frame adds to the footprint: a platform frame usually adds 1–4 in to each side, and a headboard adds 2–6 in to the length.
Questions people ask
How big is a Full (double) bed?
A Full (double) mattress is 54 × 75 in (137 × 191 cm).
What room size do I need for a Full (double) bed?
At least 8 ft 6 in × 8 ft 3 in for 24 in walkways, or 10 ft 6 in × 9 ft 3 in for a comfortable 36 in.
Is a Full (double) bigger than a queen?
A queen is 60 × 80 in (152 × 203 cm). The Full (double) is smaller in area: 84% of a queen.
Related sizes
Sources and method
- Mattress industry standard sizes (U.S.)
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, full-size crib mattress requirements
- UK and European standard bed sizes
Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.