Queen size next to Full and King
The Queen sits between the two: 6 in wider and 5 in longer than a Full, and as long as a King but 16 in narrower. In metric, that is 152 × 203 cm, against 137 × 191 cm for a Full and 193 × 203 cm for a King.
| Size | Inches (W × L) | Centimeters | Surface | Min. room* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full (Double) | 54 × 75 in | 137 × 191 cm | 28.1 sq ft (2.61 m²) | 9.5 × 8.8 ft |
| Queen | 60 × 80 in | 152 × 203 cm | 33.3 sq ft (3.1 m²) | 10 × 9.2 ft |
| King (Eastern King) | 76 × 80 in | 193 × 203 cm | 42.2 sq ft (3.92 m²) | 11.3 × 9.2 ft |
| California King | 72 × 84 in | 183 × 213 cm | 42 sq ft (3.9 m²) | 11 × 9.5 ft |
*Minimum room = bed plus 30 in (76 cm) of walking space on both sides and at the foot. Our calculation, not a manufacturer figure.
How much room do two people get on a Queen?
Split in two, a Queen leaves each adult 30 in of width (our calculation). That is 8 in less per person than a King, which gives 38 in each. For one sleeper, the whole 60 in is generous; for two adults, 30 in each is about the width of a crib mattress (28 in) plus 2 in. The comparison in detail: Queen vs King bed.
What size room does a Queen bed need?
With 30 in of walking space on both sides and at the foot, a Queen needs a room of at least 10 × 9.2 ft (3.0 × 2.8 m), by our calculation. The frame and headboard add to that (real Queen beds below), so measure the room against the frame's outside dimensions, listed on its product page. The bedroom size calculator checks every bed size against your walls.
Queen sheets, frames and bedding
- Fitted sheets: cut for 60 × 80 in. A Full fitted sheet is 6 in too narrow and 5 in too short; a King one hangs loose.
- Frames: check the overall size before measuring your room; real Queen beds are compared below.
- Comforters: often sold as "Full/Queen". Typical sizes and the overhang they give are in our comforter size chart.
How big is a Queen bed frame?
The published drawings of six Queen beds from a US furniture wholesaler give their outside dimensions, headboard included:
| Queen bed | Outside width | Outside length | Headboard | Footboard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray finish, headboard and footboard | 63.5 in | 84 in | 56.25 in high | 16.5 in high |
| Black frame, white upholstered panels | 63.75 in | 85.25 in | 60 in high | 18 in high |
| Natural finish, storage drawers | 63.5 in | 83.5 in | 50 in high | 15.25 in high |
| White, upholstered headboard with LED lights | 62 in | 85 in | 54 in high | not listed |
| Brown wood, printed upholstered headboard | 62 in | 85 in | 59 in high | not listed |
| Gray and black, bookcase headboard | 62 in | 92 in | 54 in high | not listed |
That is 2 to 3.75 in wider and 3.5 to 5.25 in longer than the 60 × 80 in mattress, and 12 in longer with the bookcase headboard (our calculation; the last three rows are rounded to the inch on the maker's sheets): plan the room around the bed you buy, not the mattress.
Is a Queen the right size for you?
On its own, one adult gets the full 60 in of width. Two adults get 30 in each, and a parent pair sharing with a young child about 20 in each (our calculation, dividing the width evenly). If two people share the bed, the next step up is a King (76 × 80 in). If you are tall, a California King adds 4 in of length. Beyond that, the sizes bigger than a King, up to the 9 ft Alaskan King, are on our chart of the biggest bed sizes.