UK King vs EU Double
| UK King | EU Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 150 × 200 | 140 × 200 |
| Inches | 59.1 × 78.7 | 55.1 × 78.7 |
| Area | 3 m² | 2.8 m² |
| Sold in | UK | European |
Which is bigger
UK King is the larger by 7.1% in area. UK King is 10 cm wider, and both are 200 cm long.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The European bed closest in width to UK King is EU Double at 140 cm — this comparison is the nearest equivalent there is, and it is still 10 cm out.
Which one to buy
Same length, 10 cm apart in width — 5 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. 10 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, UK King gives each sleeper 75 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: 270 × 260 cm for UK King, 260 × 260 cm for EU Double — a difference of 10 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 UK King and EU Double?
UK King is 150 × 200 cm (59.1 × 78.7 in) and EU Double is 140 × 200 cm (55.1 × 78.7 in). UK King is the larger by 7.1% in area. UK King is 10 cm wider, and both are 200 cm long.
Will UK King bedding fit EU Double?
No. 10 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 European equivalent of UK King?
EU Double is the closest European size, and it is still 10 cm out in width. There is no exact match.
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