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)
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 39 | 75 |
| Full | 54 | 75 |
| Queen | 60 | 80 |
| King | 76 | 80 |
| California king | 72 | 84 |
EU mattress sizes (mm)
| Width | Length |
|---|---|
| 900 | 2000 |
| 1400 | 2000 |
| 1600 | 2000 |
| 1800 | 2000 |
| 2000 | 2000 |
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.