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What are US and EU bed sizes, and how much space do they need?

A US king is 76 × 80 in and a US queen is 60 × 80 in. European beds are named in mm, usually 1400, 1600 or 1800 wide by 2000 long. Allow 24 in (600 mm) on each side and 36 in (900 mm) at the foot.

US mattress sizes (inches)

SizeWidthLength
Twin3975
Full5475
Queen6080
King7680
California king7284

EU mattress sizes (mm)

WidthLength
9002000
14002000
16002000
18002000
20002000

Questions

How much space is needed around a bed?

Plan 24 in (600 mm) on each side and 36 in (900 mm) at the foot.

Draw it at your size

Type the dimensions and download DXF + IFC, with the clearance on its own layer.

These are planning rules of thumb. Check local codes, accessibility rules and manufacturer data for your project.

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