UK Bed Size Chart: Measure Before You Buy

Buying your new bed: a challenging task 

You are out to shop for a bed but confused which size is the right one. You find it puzzling that a certain bed size would be too small or big for your room. Picking the ideally correct size of bed can be a daunting task. Buying a new bed is an important commitment. The thought itself raises numerous questions. What are the standard UK bed sizes? Should I buy the bed first or the mattress? Is my bed going to fit in the room? How to measure the bed frame? We will provide a detailed guideline about the measurements of each UK standard bed size. From single bed to emperor size bed, you will see exact dimensions. It will help you to select the right size of mattress for the bed size you buy. You will figure out that how big your bed size can be to fit in your room. Or how small a bed size be enough for you. We will instruct how to measure the frame of the bed size you buy. It will help you know the measurements of the mattress you have to buy later on.  

Buying bed and mattress simultaneously 

There are chances much higher of you buying a new mattress repeatedly in life than a new bed. Because a mattress may flatten much faster than a bed getting old or damaged enough to be replaced. But noticeably; many people buy a bed and mattress at the same time. Generally, UK bed sizes and mattress sizes are standardized. UK mattress comes in one shape but different sizes, unless customized. But UK bed sizes may vary greatly based on style and shape of the bed. This is why the frame of a certain standard bed size may be a little bigger than the same standard mattress size.  

Measuring bed size 

Measuring your bed size can be a daunting task. More than daunting, it is tricky and of technical nature. The technique used to measure a bed size is more important than the physical effort. To measure length, begin measuring from the bed head board and extend the measuring tape loop to the bed foot end. And note the measurement. For width, start measuring from one side of the bed extending tape to the other end. And record the measurement. You may measure the height of the bed and frame. You can start measuring from the top of the mattress then pulling the tape down to the floor. This can help you understand the height difference from mattress to floor for small babies and kids. And you can assess if you want loose hanging or tight sheets for your bed mattress.