Twin vs Twin XL
| Twin | Twin XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 96.5 × 190.5 | 96.5 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 38 × 75 | 38 × 80 |
| Area | 1.84 m² | 1.96 m² |
| Sold in | US | US |
Which is bigger
Twin XL is the larger by 6.7% in area. Both are 96.5 cm wide, and Twin XL is 12.7 cm longer.
Which one to buy
Same width, 12.7 cm apart in length. This is a question about height, not about sharing: Twin XL is the one to buy if anyone sleeping in it is over about 180 cm, and it buys no extra shoulder room at all.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 12.7 cm of length 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: 216.5 × 250.5 cm for Twin, 216.5 × 263.2 cm for Twin XL — a difference of 0 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 Twin and Twin XL?
Twin is 96.5 × 190.5 cm (38 × 75 in) and Twin XL is 96.5 × 203.2 cm (38 × 80 in). Twin XL is the larger by 6.7% in area. Both are 96.5 cm wide, and Twin XL is 12.7 cm longer.
Will Twin bedding fit Twin XL?
No. 12.7 cm of length is far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
Which is bigger, Twin or Twin XL?
Twin XL, by 6.7% in area.
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