Full XL vs Double
| Full XL | Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 137.2 × 203.2 | 135 × 190 |
| Inches | 54 × 80 | 53.1 × 74.8 |
| Area | 2.79 m² | 2.57 m² |
| Sold in | US | UK |
Which is bigger
Full XL is the larger by 8.7% in area. Full XL is 2.2 cm wider, and Full XL is 13.2 cm longer.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The UK bed closest in width to Full XL is Double at 135 cm — this comparison is the nearest equivalent there is, and it is still 2.2 cm out.
Which one to buy
Full XL is bigger on both edges, 2.2 cm wider and 13.2 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 2.2 cm of width is also 2.2 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 13.2 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, Full XL gives each sleeper 69 cm and Double gives 68 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: 257.2 × 263.2 cm for Full XL, 255 × 250 cm for Double — a difference of 2.2 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 XL and Double?
Full XL is 137.2 × 203.2 cm (54 × 80 in) and Double is 135 × 190 cm (53.1 × 74.8 in). Full XL is the larger by 8.7% in area. Full XL is 2.2 cm wider, and Full XL is 13.2 cm longer.
Will Full XL bedding fit Double?
No. 13.2 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 UK equivalent of Full XL?
Double is the closest UK size, and it is still 2.2 cm out in width. There is no exact match.
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