Single bed size
35.4 × 74.8 inches
90 × 190 cm · 900 × 1900 mm · 1.71 m² · United Kingdom standard
About the Single
The UK 3′0" bed and the British equivalent of a Twin, though not the same size: it is 6 cm narrower and 3 cm longer than a US Twin. Bedding from one country will fit the other badly rather than not at all, which is worse.
The numbers
| Width | 35.4 in · 90 cm |
| Length | 74.8 in · 190 cm |
| Area | 1.71 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 17.7 in · 45 cm |
| Minimum room size | 210 × 250 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | United Kingdom |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Single | Continental Europe | 90 × 200 cm | 10 cm longer |
| Twin | North America | 96.5 × 190.5 cm | 7 cm wider, 1 cm longer |
| Twin XL | North America | 96.5 × 203.2 cm | 7 cm wider, 13 cm longer |
| Small Single | United Kingdom | 75 × 190 cm | 15 cm narrower |
| Small Double | United Kingdom | 120 × 190 cm | 30 cm wider |
| Crib / Cot | North America | 71.1 × 132.1 cm | 19 cm narrower, 58 cm shorter |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a Single bed?
35.4 × 74.8 inches, or 90 × 190 cm. United Kingdom standard.
What size room does a Single bed need?
At least 210 × 250 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 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 Single bed?
1.71 square metres.