Double vs Emperor
| Double | Emperor | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 135 × 190 | 200 × 200 |
| Inches | 53.1 × 74.8 | 78.7 × 78.7 |
| Area | 2.57 m² | 4 m² |
| Sold in | UK | UK |
Which is bigger
Emperor is the larger by 55.9% in area. Emperor is 65 cm wider, and Emperor is 10 cm longer.
Which one to buy
Emperor is bigger on both edges, 65 cm wider and 10 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 65 cm of width is also 65 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 65 cm of width and 10 cm of length are far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
Space per person
Shared between two adults, Double gives each sleeper 68 cm and Emperor gives 100 cm. For comparison, a single bed is 90 cm wide, so anything under that is less room each than a single bed gives one person.
Room each one needs
With 60 cm to walk down each side and 60 cm at the foot: 255 × 250 cm for Double, 320 × 260 cm for Emperor — a difference of 65 cm in the room, not just the bed. Against a wall on one side, take 60 cm off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Double and Emperor?
Double is 135 × 190 cm (53.1 × 74.8 in) and Emperor is 200 × 200 cm (78.7 × 78.7 in). Emperor is the larger by 55.9% in area. Emperor is 65 cm wider, and Emperor is 10 cm longer.
Will Double bedding fit Emperor?
No. 65 cm of width and 10 cm of length are far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
Which is bigger, Double or Emperor?
Emperor, by 55.9% in area.
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