What sizes of mattresses are there - criteria for choosing a mattress for a bed

The size of the mattress is of great importance for a comfortable sleep. If it is longer than the bed, then it will bulge at the edges, reducing the size of the bed. This is especially noticeable on a spring mattress. But buying a small one, shorter than a bed, is also not worth it. After all, such a structure will move along the surface of the base, and cracks will form along the edges.

A mattress that is too wide will slide with you, and a bed that is too narrow will look weird. Nowadays it is not a problem to buy a mattress of any size, both standard and custom-made. The main thing is to know the dimensions exactly. Then you can quickly find the model you need in a short time.

How to choose a mattress size

In order not to make a mistake when choosing the size of a mattress, you must first measure the sleeping place on which it will be placed using a tape measure. You need to measure not only the length and width of the bed, but also the height of the frame, the distance from the base to the top edge on the inside. It is not a fact that this particular size is on sale. But first you need to try to find it among the standard ones. If you have modern furniture and are less than 2 meters tall, the likelihood of finding a suitable mattress is high.

What human needs influence the choice of a comfortable mattress width?

The width of the bed should be such that when you are on your back, your elbows, spread out to the sides, can rest comfortably without touching the sides or another person. The extreme points at the elbows are the minimum required for comfortable sleep.

The standard size of a single bed is 80-90 cm. When calculating the dimensions of a bed for two people, it is important to take into account the individual comfortable width of each person.

Note: do not forget that the level of comfort of different people can vary significantly due to different physiques, physiological characteristics, as well as habits of sleeping in one position or another, the need not to feel or, conversely, to feel another person nearby.

The standard width of a double bed starts from 160 cm. The most common sizes of a double bed are 160x200 cm and 180x200. Two adults can sleep peacefully on such a bed without disturbing each other. If a mattress is selected for a couple with a large difference in weight, you can order 2 mattresses half the width of the bed. It is also worth considering the possibility of co-sleeping with children.

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What sizes of mattresses are there?

Mattress manufacturers produce products in different shapes and sizes. In addition to the usual rectangular and square ones, there are round ones. There are children's mattresses designed for toddlers and teenagers.

The length of products from most manufacturers varies in increments of 5 or 10 cm. Sometimes a length that is not a multiple of 10 is considered intermediate. When buying a mattress, pay attention to the units in which the length and width were measured.

If the product is made in European countries, then the parameters are usually indicated in centimeters. For American products, the basic unit of measurement is the inch. Nowadays, most manufacturers allow the buyer to offer their own option for the size (length and width) of the mattress. This allows you to order a mattress for a bed or niche of any size.

What to pay attention to

When purchasing a bed mattress, it is recommended to pay attention to the following details:

1. When taking measurements, it is necessary to take into account that the height of the mattress may be slightly higher than the sides of the bed. Below this indicator it is not recommended to purchase a mattress. It will be awkward to sit on the edge.
2. The length of the mattress should correspond to a person’s height (spit 15 cm).
3. The minimum permissible mattress width for two people is 140 cm.

A mattress that is correctly selected for the size of the bed will give you a restful sleep, allow you to relax and recuperate. The main thing is to choose a product that will correspond to the parameters of the bed, height, weight and age of the person. Very little is required of you - take into account all the nuances and make accurate measurements. The sales consultant will help you figure out the rest.

May your sleep be restful, be healthy!

Children's mattresses

The mattress size for children is smaller than for adults.

• The standard and most common product for newborns is considered to be 60 cm wide and 120 cm long. It is recommended for use from birth to 3 years. For cradles and cradles there are oval and round mattresses. There are also intermediate products with a width of 50 cm and a length of 125 or 130 cm.
• There are larger models, 70x140 and 80x160 cm. They are intended for children from 3 to 7 years old.
• For ages 7-12 years, mattresses are most often purchased with a length of 70 cm and a width of 140, 160 or 180 cm.
• For teenagers from 12 years old, you can choose sizes that correspond to single adults: width from 90 cm, length 180 or 190 cm.

You need to choose a mattress so that its length is at least 15 cm longer than the child’s height. But the main thing is that it must match the size of the purchased bed. The height of a children's mattress is small, from 6 to 15 cm.

It is not recommended to buy spring mattresses for children; springless ones with hard filling are more suitable for them.

Despite doctors' recommendations, mattress manufacturers produce children's models using a spring block. Their height can be 16-18 cm. Sometimes bed manufacturers specifically indicate what height of the mattress should be selected so that the child can sleep comfortably on it.

Do you need to navigate mattress sizes? At first glance - why? Buy a bed, bedding for it and sleep in pleasure. But Anatomy of Sleep talked to customers and realized that choosing the right size mattress is not such a simple matter. That's why we came up with this guide to standard mattress sizes, as well as unusual types.

Mattress and bed: three important points

The size of the mattress on the bed must fit its dimensions: this is an absolute requirement. If the mattress is wider or longer, it will lie unevenly and lose its anatomical and orthopedic properties. If the mattress is narrow, it will slide between the side panels of the bed and move imperceptibly, thereby disturbing the owner’s sleep.

1. If you already have a bed, then to select a mattress you need to measure not the outer dimensions of the bed, but only the base, that is, the bed on which the mattress will rest (slats, solid bottom, etc.).
2. When buying a bed and a mattress for it at the same time, pay attention to the size of the sleeping space.
3. If the mattress will sleep two people, make sure the mattress is sized to sleep two and has enough room for everyone. If sleepers have a significant difference in body weight, look for mattresses with different sleeping firmnesses.

Different for different people

Mattresses for children and teenagers, for middle-aged people and the elderly - these are completely different designs!

1. Do not buy a mattress for children to grow into. It’s not for nothing that manufacturers separate the sizes of mattresses: over the years of use, under the weight of the child’s body, imperceptible changes will appear in the layers of the mattress. They will be felt, interfere, disrupt sleep, but most importantly, they will have a bad effect on the position of the body during sleep. This is a very negative moment for a growing organism.
2. When choosing mattress sizes for the elderly, remember that it is more convenient for them to get into and out of a high bed. This will put less strain on the knee joints and spine. Look at ASKONA BALANCE PALMA or ORMATEK ECO ORMA BONNELL ROLL .
3. The dimensions of a 2-bed mattress for a married couple should be selected according to the height and weight of the largest partner. There are options for everyone: DREAMLINE DREAMROLL CLASSIC ROLL SLIM can support weights up to 110 kg, and STORIES COMPACT FORMAT HARD – up to 120.

Let's go deeper: mattress sizes, which ones and for whom

Only designer or non-standard beds have sizes that differ from the generally accepted ones. Therefore, in general, mattresses coincide with beds in the division into size types.

• Length of mattresses: 190–200 cm
• Width:

1. Single mattresses – 80 cm, 90 cm
2. One-and-a-half mattress – 120 cm, 140 cm
3. Mattresses for a double bed – 140, 160, 180 and 200 cm

Using the same scheme, the size of the mattress is written: 80x190, that is, we have the size of a single mattress with a width of 80 cm and a length of 190 cm. A one-and-a-half mattress can be written as 140x200, where 140 is the width and 200 is the length.

• A single “standard” size mattress is suitable for teenagers or adults of asthenic build. If you are up to 175 cm tall, you can buy a mattress with a length of 190 cm; above that, 195 or 200 cm. It must be taken into account that part of the length will be “eaten up” by the pillow, and plus, regardless of height, everyone should have at least 15 cm of headroom in their legs. As an example - springless DIMAX OPTIMA ROLL LAY T or spring ORMATEK START FIRST .
• Single-bed mattresses of standard sizes are suitable for an adult weighing up to 90 kg or a hypersthenic person. However, one-and-a-half-size mattresses will also support two adults of weak build. The variety of options is impressive: SONTELLE LIBRE ROLL , AGREEN CLEAN BAIKAL , PROSON START FIRST BONNELL M and hundreds of other options .
• Double - for a couple. At the same time, a mattress with a width of 140 cm or 160 cm in everyday life is simply called a “double”, and the standard size of a mattress for a double bed with a width of 180 and 200 cm is called a family size. By the way, pay attention - bed linen is also marked this way. That is, knowing the size of your mattress, you will not be mistaken in choosing the right bedding.

When you need something...

Large beds, podiums, round or other unusual shapes require appropriate mattresses. There is typical confusion regarding the definition of what a King Size is. In Russia these are mattresses 200×200 and 200×220 cm. This name tradition came from American manufacturers. On our website these are, for example, SERTA EMBRACE GRACE or SEALY LICENSE BASE MEDIUM BLACK EDITION mattresses.

But in Europe, double mattresses of European size 150×200 cm or 180×200 cm are marked Queen and King - like the Italian MAGNIFLEX MERINO (MERINOS) or the German REFLEX RADON R1 . If you have doubts about what part of the world your bed is from, then measure it before buying a mattress, do not rely only on the words “king size” or “super”.

Round mattresses are available in several sizes. Small single ones with diameters of 120–200 cm, medium ones - up to 200 cm, and large ones, for the size of a 2-bed mattress - up to 240 cm. The same rules apply here: measure the diameter of the base, not the bed, select taking into account the rigidity and needs, remember about a minimum of 15 cm of reserve in length.

"Third dimension" of the mattress

Yes, we shouldn’t forget about height either. We have already said above that it is more comfortable to lie down and get up on a bed level up to or just above the knees - even if your back is not in order. Where can I see the height in the mattress specification? As a rule, next to the model name, manufacturers indicate only the width and length, but the height appears on a separate line. Why? Because this is rather an individual parameter and its choice should be approached with greater care.

The height of the mattress is affected by its design. The Anatomy of Sleep store analyzed its assortment and compiled a summary of heights.

• The thinnest are toppers, their height is 3-6 cm, sometimes 10 cm. They are placed on top of an “older” mattress, on a bed or sofa to slightly adjust the properties. For example, to level a slightly deformed surface, make it harder or softer. Among the options are the SOFA mattress DREAMLINE SPREAD-5 , ORMATEK PRIMA PLUS .
• Springless mattresses are second on this list, their thickness varies from 15 to 20 cm, the standard mattress for a bed is 16 cm. This is already a full-fledged mattress, which, despite its small height, has certain orthopedic properties and can be a very technological product, like LONAX SPRINGLESS LATEX , COMFORT LINE SPRINGLESS ECO PUFF CLASSIC , or PERRINO SPRINGLESS KAISER , RIGHTON SPRINGLESS CLASSIC FLEXIBLE .
• Spring models are on average 20–22 cm high, although 13 and 30 cm can be found. Their height is influenced by the springs and their type, as well as those layers that protect the sleeper from the blocks themselves and give the product the necessary orthopedic and anatomical properties. Choose: ASKONA PROMO SECRET , DREAMLINE CLASSIC +10 BS , BEAUTYSON BEAUTY PROMO 7 BS , EVEREST MIDDLE RESTFORM MASSAGE HARD TFK , SPORTLETICA STANLY ECOFORM RELAX .
• Orthopedic mattresses are usually no thinner than 20 cm and no thicker than 30 cm. It is difficult to change the height and other dimensions of orthopedic mattresses - the service life may decrease or the required properties may deteriorate: the ability to support and redistribute the load, make sleep comfortable and truly relaxing. These are, for example, SPORTLETICA STANLY ECOFORM RELAX , AGREEN CLEAN JASPER .
• The highest are premium class mattresses; the size of such sleeping mattresses can reach 50 cm in height. These are, as a rule, special models that are made using special technologies, sometimes even to order. The designation “premium” does not always indicate the “eliteness” of the model. This is, rather, a sign that a high mattress has non-standard properties, the need for which is not widespread, but individual. SEALY HYBRID ULTRA PLUSH , ALTRENOTTI BIOREST LUXURIUS USA MAKO , MAGNIFLEX VIRTUS DELUXE .

Checklist for mattress sizes

This list contains the main parameters that will be useful when choosing your mattress. Copy it to your notes on your smartphone, fill it out and refer to it so as not to make a mistake with the sizes.

• My bed size: _____
• Size of the base (the part where the mattress will lie): _____
• My bed (square, rectangular, round, custom): _____
• Sleeper(s) body type: _____
• Body weight of each: _____
• Height of the sleeping person (sleeping people, in this case, note the maximum): _____
• Does the child/pet sleep in the bed with an adult: _____
• The height of the knees of the sleeper while standing on the floor: _____
• Age (child, schoolchild, teenager, middle, older age): _____

size table

You can see the main parameters of standard mattresses in the table:

Height and weight

The height of a mattress largely depends on its type. If it is springless, then the standard value will be 5-15 cm. Although you can find thin mattress toppers with a width of 2-3 cm. For spring ones it is larger, the average is 20-30 cm, but you can also buy a product with two blocks of springs, the height of which reaches 40 cm

The more layers of filler are used in the production of mattresses, the higher it is.

Orthopedic mattresses are used to prevent diseases of the musculoskeletal system and correct posture. Their standard height is 18-30 cm. It is necessary to fully support the body weight of the sleeper and the effective operation of the spring blocks.

Important to know when purchasing

The modern market is saturated with all kinds of mattress models, so everyone can choose the appropriate option. Expert advice will help make your choice easier:

1. Before purchasing, it is important to determine the right mattress size. If it is matched to an existing bed, then you need to find out the parameters of the base. To do this, look at the data in the data sheet or measure the base.
2. To determine the optimal dimensions of the mattress, you need to add at least 15-20 cm to your height - this will be the length. Product width: Lie on a flat surface with your hands clasped behind your head. Measure the distance between the extreme points, add 5-10 cm to the obtained value. In the same way, you can calculate the dimensions of a double product: measure the space between the elbows of the spouses, add 10-15 cm to the obtained values.
3. When choosing a mattress, you need to consider the degree of hardness. Orthopedists advise choosing products with high elasticity for children so that the spine is in the correct position during sleep. On the contrary, older people benefit from soft surfaces. They better relax muscles and relieve stress on blood vessels and joints.
4. Mattress fillings are made from different materials. Some types can cause unwanted reactions in the body, so children and people with high sensitivity should choose products with hypoallergenic properties.

How to determine the right sizes

You can find out what size mattress is suitable for your bed by looking at its documents. But they are not always available; often it is not the bed that is replaced, but the mattress itself.

Some buyers make the mistake of measuring the parameters of an old mattress. This is wrong, because over the years of use it could be significantly deformed, change shape and size. Therefore, you need to measure the sleeping place, otherwise the result may be inaccurate.

You need to measure the length of the mattress with a tape measure with a sufficient length margin. You should not use short rulers that have to be moved several times. This can also lead to errors. The finished measurement result can be rounded to standard values ​​if the error is up to 1 cm. If it is 2 cm or more, you will have to order a mattress of a non-standard size.

conclusions

There is simply no clear answer to the question of how tall a bed with a mattress should be - the optimal dimensions of a sleeping space can be provided by models that differ in composition and cost. The selection of the product is carried out individually, based on the habits and wishes of those who will sleep on it - so you should definitely find time to test all the models you like.

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Tips: How to choose the right size

• In order to sleep comfortably on a mattress, its length must be at least 15 cm greater than the height of the sleeper. At the same time, we believe that the bed was also chosen taking into account these requirements. If it is shorter, then you should not buy a mattress that will extend beyond the sleeping area. In this case, it will squeeze and rise to the top, and there will be even less space for sleeping.
• The width of the mattress also depends on the size of the bed or sofa. They take into account that for one person it is more comfortable to sleep on a single bed, but you can also fit on a single bed. For two people you need to take a double, because sleeping together on a single and a half is inconvenient.
• The height of the mattress should be such that it rises at least slightly above the bed frame. Keep in mind that it bends under the weight of the body, and the heavier the person, the more. Spring mattresses sag less and their height is greater.
• Thin models up to 10 cm in height are purchased only as an additional layer. They can be placed on an old sofa to make the sleeping area more comfortable.
• Be careful when purchasing American models whose size is measured in inches. And the point here is not that you won’t notice the difference and buy 90x195 inches instead of centimeters. The problem is that in most cases an American mattress will not fit, for example, an Italian model. 1 inch is equal to 0.0254 m. Therefore, when converting inches to centimeters, you cannot get a multiple of 10 or 5. For example, the king size model has dimensions of 80 x 78 inches, which in centimeters is approximately 203 x 198 cm. B while in European countries they make mattresses with a minimum pitch of 5 cm, and we can only round the size within 1 cm.
• To avoid problems when the mattress does not match the size of the bed. It is recommended to buy them from one manufacturer. If this is not possible, it is advisable to buy these products from manufacturers in the same country.

Tips for choosing

Modern manufacturers produce more than 400 models of mattresses, which allows you to choose the best option for a family of any income. When choosing, you should focus on the following factors:

1. The cost of the product depends on the brand, the quality and quantity of materials used, and the complexity of the production process used.
2. Before purchasing a new product (replacing an old version), you should take careful measurements of the sleeping place you are using.
3. A person's height, weight and health problems should be taken into account.

How to confirm the guaranteed quality of a product:

• the store has an appropriate quality certificate;
• certificate of quality;
• conclusion on passing the inspection by the relevant environmental services;
• compliance with current GOSTs;
• testing;
• conclusion of somnologists.