Small Double vs EU Double
| Small Double | EU Double | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 120 × 190 | 140 × 200 |
| Inches | 47.2 × 74.8 | 55.1 × 78.7 |
| Area | 2.28 m² | 2.8 m² |
| Sold in | UK | European |
Which is bigger
EU Double is the larger by 22.8% in area. EU Double is 20 cm wider, and EU Double is 10 cm longer.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The European bed closest in width to Small Double is EU Double at 140 cm — this comparison is the nearest equivalent there is, and it is still 20 cm out.
Which one to buy
EU Double is bigger on both edges, 20 cm wider and 10 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 20 cm of width is also 20 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 20 cm of width and 10 cm of length are 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: 240 × 250 cm for Small Double, 260 × 260 cm for EU Double — a difference of 20 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 Small Double and EU Double?
Small Double is 120 × 190 cm (47.2 × 74.8 in) and EU Double is 140 × 200 cm (55.1 × 78.7 in). EU Double is the larger by 22.8% in area. EU Double is 20 cm wider, and EU Double is 10 cm longer.
Will Small Double bedding fit EU Double?
No. 20 cm of width and 10 cm of length are 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 Small Double?
EU Double is the closest European size, and it is still 20 cm out in width. There is no exact match.
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