Queen bed size
60 × 80 inches
152.4 × 203.2 cm · 1524 × 2032 mm · 3.10 m² · North America standard
About the Queen
The most common bed size sold in North America. Six inches wider than a Full and five inches longer, and the smallest size that gives two adults 30 inches each — about the width of a Twin per person, which is the usual threshold for sleeping well next to someone.
The numbers
| Width | 60 in · 152.4 cm |
| Length | 80 in · 203.2 cm |
| Area | 3.10 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 30 in · 76.2 cm |
| Minimum room size | 272.4 × 263.2 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | North America |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| King | United Kingdom | 150 × 200 cm | 2 cm narrower, 3 cm shorter |
| EU Queen | Continental Europe | 160 × 200 cm | 8 cm wider, 3 cm shorter |
| EU Double | Continental Europe | 140 × 200 cm | 12 cm narrower, 3 cm shorter |
| Full XL | North America | 137.2 × 203.2 cm | 15 cm narrower |
| Full / Double | North America | 137.2 × 190.5 cm | 15 cm narrower, 13 cm shorter |
| Super King | United Kingdom | 180 × 200 cm | 28 cm wider, 3 cm shorter |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a Queen bed?
60 × 80 inches, or 152.4 × 203.2 cm. North America standard.
What size room does a Queen bed need?
At least 272.4 × 263.2 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 Queen?
30 inches (76.2 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 Queen bed?
3.10 square metres.