If you are going mattress shopping for the first time, or are upgrading your single bed mattress to a mattress you can share with a partner, you might find that their are more bed and mattress types than you might have first thought of. King sized, Queen sized, California King sized, and more are all awaiting you on the shelves, and it is very important to see what each bed size means so you can get the right mattress for you.

A King Sized Bed

A king sized bed is traditionally 80 by 76 inches, and they are extremely luxurious and well… fit for a king! These beds are perfect for couples who each want their own space and want to fill up a large bedroom with a mattress that speaks of elegance and support. These are the widest mattresses available, and can even be adjusted to be spilt. This means you can have two Twin XL mattresses placed side by side to get the same dimensions, but each sleeper can have their own mattress preferences.

A Queen Sized Bed

60 inches by 80 inches is what you get with this mattress in a box, and it is a good mattress for couples who like to snuggle and for single people who want a bit more space to sprawl. Queen sized mattresses are also fairly common sized mattresses that can fit in most bedrooms, so they are pretty popular and can be used in all sorts of rooms for all sorts of sleepers!

Full Sized Bed

Traditionally a bed for singles, this 54 by 75 inch mattress is a great bed for singles who want to save space but who also want to get a good rest with plenty of room to manuver on the bed. This bed can fit in many types of rooms without making the room feel crowded, and they can be extremely great to have if you are in an area with small spaces.

For couples it won’t be the best type of bed to sleep on, but it can work if it is your only options.

Twin and Twin XL

The twin XL size is 36 by 80 inches, and the twin is 38 by 75 inches, both of which are pretty good for individual sleepers. Whether or not you spring for the extra 5 inches is going to depend on how tall you are and if you have the extra space in your room. But traditionally these beds and mattresses are intended for single sleepers only.

Now that you know what type of mattress and bed you might be looking for, you can make the plans to get you the right type of bed for your sleeping needs!