Small Double vs Super King
| Small Double | Super King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 120 × 190 | 180 × 200 |
| Inches | 47.2 × 74.8 | 70.9 × 78.7 |
| Area | 2.28 m² | 3.6 m² |
| Sold in | UK | UK |
Which is bigger
Super King is the larger by 57.9% in area. Super King is 60 cm wider, and Super King is 10 cm longer.
Which one to buy
Super King is bigger on both edges, 60 cm wider and 10 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 60 cm of width is also 60 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 60 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, 300 × 260 cm for Super King — a difference of 60 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 Super King?
Small Double is 120 × 190 cm (47.2 × 74.8 in) and Super King is 180 × 200 cm (70.9 × 78.7 in). Super King is the larger by 57.9% in area. Super King is 60 cm wider, and Super King is 10 cm longer.
Will Small Double bedding fit Super King?
No. 60 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.
Which is bigger, Small Double or Super King?
Super King, by 57.9% in area.
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