Twin XL bed size
38 × 80 inches
96.5 × 203.2 cm · 965 × 2032 mm · 1.96 m² · North America standard
About the Twin XL
A Twin with five extra inches of length, matching the 80 inches of a Queen or King. It is the standard bed in American university dormitories, which is why it is easy to find in that one context and awkward to find in any other.
The numbers
| Width | 38 in · 96.5 cm |
| Length | 80 in · 203.2 cm |
| Area | 1.96 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 19 in · 48.3 cm |
| Minimum room size | 216.5 × 263.2 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | North America |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs Twin XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | North America | 96.5 × 190.5 cm | 13 cm shorter |
| EU Single | Continental Europe | 90 × 200 cm | 7 cm narrower, 3 cm shorter |
| Single | United Kingdom | 90 × 190 cm | 7 cm narrower, 13 cm shorter |
| Small Double | United Kingdom | 120 × 190 cm | 23 cm wider, 13 cm shorter |
| Small Single | United Kingdom | 75 × 190 cm | 22 cm narrower, 13 cm shorter |
| Double | United Kingdom | 135 × 190 cm | 38 cm wider, 13 cm shorter |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a Twin XL bed?
38 × 80 inches, or 96.5 × 203.2 cm. North America standard.
What size room does a Twin XL bed need?
At least 216.5 × 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 Twin XL?
19 inches (48.3 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 Twin XL bed?
1.96 square metres.