Double bed size
53.1 × 74.8 inches
135 × 190 cm · 1350 × 1900 mm · 2.56 m² · United Kingdom standard
About the Double
The UK 4′6" bed and the standard two-person bed in Britain. A US Full is 137.2 × 190.5 cm against this 135 × 190, so the two are 2.2 cm apart in width and 0.5 cm in length — near enough that bedding usually works across them, and the only pair in this list where the transatlantic names describe roughly the same bed.
The numbers
| Width | 53.1 in · 135 cm |
| Length | 74.8 in · 190 cm |
| Area | 2.56 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 26.6 in · 67.5 cm |
| Minimum room size | 255 × 250 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | United Kingdom |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full / Double | North America | 137.2 × 190.5 cm | 2 cm wider, 1 cm longer |
| Full XL | North America | 137.2 × 203.2 cm | 2 cm wider, 13 cm longer |
| EU Double | Continental Europe | 140 × 200 cm | 5 cm wider, 10 cm longer |
| Small Double | United Kingdom | 120 × 190 cm | 15 cm narrower |
| King | United Kingdom | 150 × 200 cm | 15 cm wider, 10 cm longer |
| Queen | North America | 152.4 × 203.2 cm | 17 cm wider, 13 cm longer |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a Double bed?
53.1 × 74.8 inches, or 135 × 190 cm. United Kingdom standard.
What size room does a Double bed need?
At least 255 × 250 cm to leave 60 cm of walking space on both sides and at the foot. Less than that and the bed fits but the room does not work.
How much space does each person get in a Double?
26.6 inches (67.5 cm) each if two people share it. For reference, a US Twin — a single bed — is 38 inches wide.
What is the area of a Double bed?
2.56 square metres.