Double vs EU Double
| Double | EU Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 135 × 190 | 140 × 200 |
| Inches | 53.1 × 74.8 | 55.1 × 78.7 |
| Area | 2.57 m² | 2.8 m² |
| Sold in | UK | European |
Which is bigger
EU Double is the larger by 9.2% in area. EU Double is 5 cm wider, and EU Double is 10 cm longer.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The European bed closest in width to Double is EU Double at 140 cm — this comparison is the nearest equivalent there is, and it is still 5 cm out.
Which one to buy
EU Double is bigger on both edges, 5 cm wider and 10 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 5 cm of width is also 5 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 10 cm of length is 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 EU Double gives 70 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, 260 × 260 cm for EU Double — a difference of 5 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 EU Double?
Double is 135 × 190 cm (53.1 × 74.8 in) and EU Double is 140 × 200 cm (55.1 × 78.7 in). EU Double is the larger by 9.2% in area. EU Double is 5 cm wider, and EU Double is 10 cm longer.
Will Double bedding fit EU Double?
No. 10 cm of length is far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
What is the European equivalent of Double?
EU Double is the closest European size, and it is still 5 cm out in width. There is no exact match.
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