Small Double bed size
47.2 × 74.8 inches
120 × 190 cm · 1200 × 1900 mm · 2.28 m² · United Kingdom standard
About the Small Double
Also called a Three-Quarter bed. It sits between a Single and a Double and is the size that fits a room where a Double will not — 15 cm narrower, which is often exactly the amount needed to open a wardrobe door.
The numbers
| Width | 47.2 in · 120 cm |
| Length | 74.8 in · 190 cm |
| Area | 2.28 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 23.6 in · 60 cm |
| Minimum room size | 240 × 250 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | United Kingdom |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs Small Double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | United Kingdom | 135 × 190 cm | 15 cm wider |
| Twin XL | North America | 96.5 × 203.2 cm | 23 cm narrower, 13 cm longer |
| Full / Double | North America | 137.2 × 190.5 cm | 17 cm wider, 1 cm longer |
| Twin | North America | 96.5 × 190.5 cm | 23 cm narrower, 1 cm longer |
| EU Single | Continental Europe | 90 × 200 cm | 30 cm narrower, 10 cm longer |
| Full XL | North America | 137.2 × 203.2 cm | 17 cm wider, 13 cm longer |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a Small Double bed?
47.2 × 74.8 inches, or 120 × 190 cm. United Kingdom standard.
What size room does a Small Double bed need?
At least 240 × 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 Small Double?
23.6 inches (60 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 Small Double bed?
2.28 square metres.