EU Single bed size
35.4 × 78.7 inches
90 × 200 cm · 900 × 2000 mm · 1.80 m² · Continental Europe standard
About the EU Single
The continental single: the same width as a UK Single and 10 cm longer. That 10 cm is the difference that catches people moving between Britain and the continent, because the width matches and the length does not, so a fitted sheet appears to fit until it is on.
The numbers
| Width | 35.4 in · 90 cm |
| Length | 78.7 in · 200 cm |
| Area | 1.80 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 17.7 in · 45 cm |
| Minimum room size | 210 × 260 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | Continental Europe |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs EU Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | North America | 96.5 × 190.5 cm | 7 cm wider, 9 cm shorter |
| Single | United Kingdom | 90 × 190 cm | 10 cm shorter |
| Twin XL | North America | 96.5 × 203.2 cm | 7 cm wider, 3 cm longer |
| Small Single | United Kingdom | 75 × 190 cm | 15 cm narrower, 10 cm shorter |
| Small Double | United Kingdom | 120 × 190 cm | 30 cm wider, 10 cm shorter |
| Double | United Kingdom | 135 × 190 cm | 45 cm wider, 10 cm shorter |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a EU Single bed?
35.4 × 78.7 inches, or 90 × 200 cm. Continental Europe standard.
What size room does a EU Single bed need?
At least 210 × 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 Single?
17.7 inches (45 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 Single bed?
1.80 square metres.