
There are, however, some generally agreed standard sizes for pillows which are listed below. Pillow sizes varying hugely from company to company, and region to region. If you thought all pillows were the same size, you'd be very wrong. (Again, though, be aware that there is a lot of inconsistency across the industry on the application of these measurements.) Standard duvet sizes: UK

Below you'll find the standard dimensions of different sized duvets in the UK, EU and USA. That said, if you're a couple who tends to "fight" over the duvet in your sleep, you might be better off with the next size up. That doesn't mean they're the same size as the mattress, though: they need to be a little bigger in order to cover you adequately. The standard sizes for duvets basically follow the size of the mattress.


So if space in your room is very tight, we’d still urge you to make your calculations using the metric side of your tape measure.įinally, a note on the UK Queen size. But do be aware that these conversions are rounded up and not exact. And mattresses are no exception.īelow, we list all the main mattress sizes in the UK and their dimensions in centimetres, and in brackets you’ll find a conversion into feet and inches. What do UK mattress sizes mean?Īlthough the UK hasn’t completely abandoned imperial measures – we still drink pints and drive for miles, for instance – many of our goods are now measured using the metric system. Otherwise, you might end up with a large bed cluttering up your living room for weeks, and all the added cost and hassle of having to return it. Perhaps you’d prefer more floor space instead?įinally, check whether there will be any obstacles to getting the bed and mattress into the room, particularly if you have narrow or windy stairs. That said, even if you can fit a Super King into your room, and can afford it, ask yourself whether you actually want to. So it’s important you measure the space you have available carefully before purchasing. You also need to be able to fit your bed and mattress into your room. (Image credit: Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels)
