Full Size Bed Measurements

by Angie on September 13, 2011

Full Size Bed Measurements

Full Size Bed Measurements

 
How well do you know the full size bed measurements? If your space is limited, a full size bed works fine for you. A full size bed can accommodates a tall and large-sized adult or two average built people yet not eating up your space.

A standard full size bed has measurements of 54 inches wide by 75 inches long. In other words, full size bed measurements in feet are four feet six inches wide and six feet three inches long or width of 1.37m by length of 1.91m. A full size bed is said to have the same length measurement as a twin size bed but wider in width. A twin size bed is 39 inches wide by 75 inches long. By comparison, the full size bed is 15 inches wider than twin size bed giving 27 inches of personal space. For taller people, another version of full size bed is developed called the full extra long at 54 inches x 80 inches. The measurements in feet are width measuring four feet six inches and length measuring six feet eight inches (1.37m wide x 2.03m long).

Like all other bedding, full size bed measurements have different mattress dimensions according to different countries. In general they can be divided into four categories: America, United Kingdom, Continental and Asia. If you are living in America, standard full size bed is 54 inches x 75 inches. For Asians, the full size bed will measure 48 inches by 78 inches. The mattress measurements also vary among two versions of full size bed. The difference in measurement based on America standard is by their length. Unlike in UK, the width is different by six inches. These bedding are only found in America and United Kingdom.

Choose the Best Full Size Bed Measurements

After having knowledge on mattress size, your shopping is not complete without bed sheets and comforters. You can easily search for the sheets of 54 inches by 75 inches. That is for the fitted sheet size, another sheet size known as flat sheet is available measuring 81 inches x 96 inches. As for comforters, it is usually around 80 inches by 90 inches. All these are to depend on your full size bed measurements.

To be able to choose the best bed size in fulfilling your need, there are considerations you have to make. First, always consider your room area. There has to be more room for you to walk on. Not only your bed, you must also take in other furniture pieces like dresser, bedside table or even lamp added to spice up your room. Secondly, beware of the size and height of bed occupants. Finally, the bigger the bed size, the more expensive. Likewise bigger mattress and bedding are needed. Even the sheets are at higher price. Choose the best full size bed measurements possible.

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