EU Double bed size
55.1 × 78.7 inches
140 × 200 cm · 1400 × 2000 mm · 2.80 m² · Continental Europe standard
About the EU Double
The standard European two-person bed, 5 cm wider and 10 cm longer than a UK Double. In much of northern Europe it is made up as two 70 cm single mattresses on one base, with two separate duvets — which is a better answer to the problem than any mattress size is.
The numbers
| Width | 55.1 in · 140 cm |
| Length | 78.7 in · 200 cm |
| Area | 2.80 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 27.6 in · 70 cm |
| Minimum room size | 260 × 260 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | Continental Europe |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs EU Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full XL | North America | 137.2 × 203.2 cm | 3 cm narrower, 3 cm longer |
| Full / Double | North America | 137.2 × 190.5 cm | 3 cm narrower, 9 cm shorter |
| King | United Kingdom | 150 × 200 cm | 10 cm wider |
| Double | United Kingdom | 135 × 190 cm | 5 cm narrower, 10 cm shorter |
| Queen | North America | 152.4 × 203.2 cm | 12 cm wider, 3 cm longer |
| EU Queen | Continental Europe | 160 × 200 cm | 20 cm wider |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a EU Double bed?
55.1 × 78.7 inches, or 140 × 200 cm. Continental Europe standard.
What size room does a EU Double bed need?
At least 260 × 260 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 EU Double?
27.6 inches (70 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 EU Double bed?
2.80 square metres.