Twin vs Full (double) bed
54 × 38 in137 × 97 cm
A Full (double) is the same length and 16 in (41 cm) wider than a Twin, with 42% more sleeping area.
Measurements
| Twin | Full (double) | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 38 in96.5 cm | 54 in137.2 cm (1.37 m) |
| Length | 75 in190.5 cm (1.91 m) | 75 in190.5 cm (1.91 m) |
What to know
Choose the Full (double) if two people share the bed or you want more elbow room; choose the Twin if floor space is tight. Both need about 24 in (61 cm) of walkway on each open side.
Questions people ask
Which is bigger, a Twin or a Full (double)?
The Full (double) has more sleeping area: 42% more.
Do Twin sheets fit a Full (double)?
No. Fitted sheets are cut for the exact mattress size, and these differ by 16 in (41 cm) in width and 0 in (0 cm) in length.
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.