Twin bed size
38 × 75 inches
96.5 × 190.5 cm · 965 × 1905 mm · 1.84 m² · North America standard
About the Twin
The smallest adult bed in North America and the default for children, bunk beds and spare rooms. At 75 inches it is short: anyone over about 6 feet hangs off the end, which is what Twin XL exists to fix.
The numbers
| Width | 38 in · 96.5 cm |
| Length | 75 in · 190.5 cm |
| Area | 1.84 m² |
| Width per person, shared | 19 in · 48.3 cm |
| Minimum room size | 216.5 × 250.5 cm — 60 cm clear each side and at the foot |
| Standard | North America |
Closest sizes
| Bed | Region | Size | vs Twin |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Single | Continental Europe | 90 × 200 cm | 7 cm narrower, 10 cm longer |
| Twin XL | North America | 96.5 × 203.2 cm | 13 cm longer |
| Single | United Kingdom | 90 × 190 cm | 7 cm narrower |
| Small Single | United Kingdom | 75 × 190 cm | 22 cm narrower |
| Small Double | United Kingdom | 120 × 190 cm | 23 cm wider |
| Double | United Kingdom | 135 × 190 cm | 38 cm wider |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of a Twin bed?
38 × 75 inches, or 96.5 × 190.5 cm. North America standard.
What size room does a Twin bed need?
At least 216.5 × 250.5 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?
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 bed?
1.84 square metres.