Queen vs UK King
| Queen | UK King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 152.4 × 203.2 | 150 × 200 |
| Inches | 60 × 80 | 59.1 × 78.7 |
| Area | 3.1 m² | 3 m² |
| Sold in | US | UK |
Which is bigger
Queen is the larger by 3.2% in area. Queen is 2.4 cm wider, and Queen is 3.2 cm longer.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The UK bed closest in width to Queen is UK King at 150 cm — this comparison is the nearest equivalent there is, and it is still 2.4 cm out.
Which one to buy
Queen is bigger on both edges, 2.4 cm wider and 3.2 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 2.4 cm of width is also 2.4 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
It will go on, but not well. The gap is 2.4 cm in width and 3.2 cm in length. A fitted sheet will strain on Queen and wrinkle on UK King; flat sheets and duvet covers are more forgiving.
Space per person
Shared between two adults, Queen gives each sleeper 76 cm and UK King gives 75 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: 272.4 × 263.2 cm for Queen, 270 × 260 cm for UK King — a difference of 2.4 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 Queen and UK King?
Queen is 152.4 × 203.2 cm (60 × 80 in) and UK King is 150 × 200 cm (59.1 × 78.7 in). Queen is the larger by 3.2% in area. Queen is 2.4 cm wider, and Queen is 3.2 cm longer.
Will Queen bedding fit UK King?
It will go on, but not well. The gap is 2.4 cm in width and 3.2 cm in length. A fitted sheet will strain on Queen and wrinkle on UK King; flat sheets and duvet covers are more forgiving.
What is the UK equivalent of Queen?
UK King is the closest UK size, and it is still 2.4 cm out in width. There is no exact match.
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