Full vs Small Double
| Full | Small Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 137.2 × 190.5 | 120 × 190 |
| Inches | 54 × 75 | 47.2 × 74.8 |
| Area | 2.61 m² | 2.28 m² |
| Sold in | US | UK |
Which is bigger
Full is the larger by 14.6% in area. Full is 17.2 cm wider, and Full is 0.5 cm longer.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The UK bed closest in width to Full is Double at 135 cm, not Small Double. If a guide written for North America recommends Full, Double is the size it means.
Which one to buy
Full is bigger on both edges, 17.2 cm wider and 0.5 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 17.2 cm of width is also 17.2 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 17.2 cm of width is far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
Room each one needs
With 60 cm to walk down each side and 60 cm at the foot: 257.2 × 250.5 cm for Full, 240 × 250 cm for Small Double — a difference of 17.2 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 Full and Small Double?
Full is 137.2 × 190.5 cm (54 × 75 in) and Small Double is 120 × 190 cm (47.2 × 74.8 in). Full is the larger by 14.6% in area. Full is 17.2 cm wider, and Full is 0.5 cm longer.
Will Full bedding fit Small Double?
No. 17.2 cm of width is far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
What is the UK equivalent of Full?
Double at 135 cm, not Small Double. The names line up; the mattresses do not.
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