Single vs Small Double
| Single | Small Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 90 × 190 | 120 × 190 |
| Inches | 35.4 × 74.8 | 47.2 × 74.8 |
| Area | 1.71 m² | 2.28 m² |
| Sold in | UK | UK |
Which is bigger
Small Double is the larger by 33.3% in area. Small Double is 30 cm wider, and both are 190 cm long.
Which one to buy
Same length, 30 cm apart in width — 15 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. 30 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: 210 × 250 cm for Single, 240 × 250 cm for Small Double — a difference of 30 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 Single and Small Double?
Single is 90 × 190 cm (35.4 × 74.8 in) and Small Double is 120 × 190 cm (47.2 × 74.8 in). Small Double is the larger by 33.3% in area. Small Double is 30 cm wider, and both are 190 cm long.
Will Single bedding fit Small Double?
No. 30 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, Single or Small Double?
Small Double, by 33.3% in area.
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