EU Double vs EU King
| EU Double | EU King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 140 × 200 | 180 × 200 |
| Inches | 55.1 × 78.7 | 70.9 × 78.7 |
| Area | 2.8 m² | 3.6 m² |
| Sold in | European | European |
Which is bigger
EU King is the larger by 28.6% in area. EU King is 40 cm wider, and both are 200 cm long.
Which one to buy
Same length, 40 cm apart in width — 20 cm per sleeper. Nobody gets to stretch out further; the whole difference is elbow room, which matters if two people share it and not at all if one does.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 40 cm of width 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, EU Double gives each sleeper 70 cm and EU King gives 90 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: 260 × 260 cm for EU Double, 300 × 260 cm for EU King — a difference of 40 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 EU Double and EU King?
EU Double is 140 × 200 cm (55.1 × 78.7 in) and EU King is 180 × 200 cm (70.9 × 78.7 in). EU King is the larger by 28.6% in area. EU King is 40 cm wider, and both are 200 cm long.
Will EU Double bedding fit EU King?
No. 40 cm of width is far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
Which is bigger, EU Double or EU King?
EU King, by 28.6% in area.
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