Small Single bed size
29.5 × 74.8 inches
75 × 190 cm · 750 × 1900 mm · 1.43 m² · United Kingdom standard
About the Small Single
The UK 2′6" bed, used for children and for rooms that cannot take a full Single. It is 15 cm narrower than a Single and the narrowest bed sold as a standard size in Britain.
The numbers
| Width | 29.5 in · 75 cm |
| Length | 74.8 in · 190 cm |
| Area | 1.43 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 14.8 in · 37.5 cm |
| Minimum room size | 195 × 250 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | United Kingdom |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs Small Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | United Kingdom | 90 × 190 cm | 15 cm wider |
| EU Single | Continental Europe | 90 × 200 cm | 15 cm wider, 10 cm longer |
| Twin | North America | 96.5 × 190.5 cm | 22 cm wider, 1 cm longer |
| Crib / Cot | North America | 71.1 × 132.1 cm | 4 cm narrower, 58 cm shorter |
| Twin XL | North America | 96.5 × 203.2 cm | 22 cm wider, 13 cm longer |
| Small Double | United Kingdom | 120 × 190 cm | 45 cm wider |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a Small Single bed?
29.5 × 74.8 inches, or 75 × 190 cm. United Kingdom standard.
What size room does a Small Single bed need?
At least 195 × 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 Single?
14.8 inches (37.5 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 Single bed?
1.43 square metres.