EU King bed size
70.9 × 78.7 inches
180 × 200 cm · 1800 × 2000 mm · 3.60 m² · Continental Europe standard
About the EU King
Identical to a UK Super King at 180 × 200 cm, and the largest size most continental retailers stock as standard. Bedding is interchangeable with a UK Super King, which is unusual enough to be worth knowing.
The numbers
| Width | 70.9 in · 180 cm |
| Length | 78.7 in · 200 cm |
| Area | 3.60 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 35.4 in · 90 cm |
| Minimum room size | 300 × 260 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | Continental Europe |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs EU King |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super King | United Kingdom | 180 × 200 cm | the same size |
| California King | North America | 182.9 × 213.4 cm | 3 cm wider, 13 cm longer |
| King | North America | 193.0 × 203.2 cm | 13 cm wider, 3 cm longer |
| Emperor | United Kingdom | 200 × 200 cm | 20 cm wider |
| EU Queen | Continental Europe | 160 × 200 cm | 20 cm narrower |
| Queen | North America | 152.4 × 203.2 cm | 28 cm narrower, 3 cm longer |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a EU King bed?
70.9 × 78.7 inches, or 180 × 200 cm. Continental Europe standard.
What size room does a EU King bed need?
At least 300 × 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 King?
35.4 inches (90 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 King bed?
3.60 square metres.