Full / Double bed size
54 × 75 inches
137.2 × 190.5 cm · 1372 × 1905 mm · 2.61 m² · North America standard
About the Full / Double
Called Full in North America and Double almost everywhere else. Sold as a two-person bed, it gives each sleeper 27 inches — narrower than a Twin each. It is really a generous single, and its 75-inch length is the same problem the Twin has.
The numbers
| Width | 54 in · 137.2 cm |
| Length | 75 in · 190.5 cm |
| Area | 2.61 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 27 in · 68.6 cm |
| Minimum room size | 257.2 × 250.5 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | North America |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs Full / Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | United Kingdom | 135 × 190 cm | 2 cm narrower |
| Full XL | North America | 137.2 × 203.2 cm | 13 cm longer |
| EU Double | Continental Europe | 140 × 200 cm | 3 cm wider, 10 cm longer |
| Small Double | United Kingdom | 120 × 190 cm | 17 cm narrower |
| King | United Kingdom | 150 × 200 cm | 13 cm wider, 10 cm longer |
| Queen | North America | 152.4 × 203.2 cm | 15 cm wider, 13 cm longer |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a Full / Double bed?
54 × 75 inches, or 137.2 × 190.5 cm. North America standard.
What size room does a Full / Double bed need?
At least 257.2 × 250.5 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 Full / Double?
27 inches (68.6 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 Full / Double bed?
2.61 square metres.