Twin Bed Dimensions

by Angie on September 12, 2011

Twin Bed Dimensions

Twin Bed Dimensions

 
If you wish to change a room completely, twin bed dimensions are the best solution as twin beds are easy to handle, keep up and carry. Twin bed also known as single bed is perfect for decorating children bedroom and guest room. The small and narrow size of the twin bed can easily fits in small room. These beds are usually the first bed for kids after switching over from cribs or toddler beds. Some of the twin beds are designed in a way that they can be stacked and turn into bunk beds. Some even have “trundle” underneath for sleepover.

Like all the beds, twin bed dimensions vary from country to country. Now, let us discuss all the twin bed sizes available in the market. First, we go to Latin America where standard twin bed dimensions are found. Standard size of twin bed measures 35 inches wide by 79 inches long. Standard twin beds can also be used as daybeds and bunk beds. They are fine for children but tall adults may not find the small twin bed comfortable in length wise. Whereas, you can get more spacious twin beds in Australia, Ireland and Great Britain with dimensions 36 inches wide and 75 inches long. Those in North America get to enjoy the most spacious standard twin beds of width in 39 inches and length in 75 inches.

Meanwhile in United States, there are two types of twin bed dimensions namely twin extra long and super single. The twin extra long measures 39 inches wide x 80 inches long, suitable for tall ones over 6 feet. It is normally used in school dormitory likewise good to be used as electric adjustable bed. Width measuring 48 inches and length of 84 inches are the dimensions for super single.

Different Types of Twin Bed Dimensions

Small single and super single in Great Britain have different measurements. Small single has dimensions of 30 inches by 75 inches and super single offers 42 inches by 75 inches. In Australia, there are single extra long and king single; 36 inches x 80 inches and 40 inches x 80 inches. The same goes to New Zealand, two types of twin bed is produced called the long single (35 inches wide by 80 inches long) and king single (41 inches wide by 80 inches long). The makers in Europe launched three different varieties of twin bed dimensions ranging from extra small to large single. Extra small single has 30 inches x 79 inches, small single has 31 inches x 79 inches and large single has 39 inches x 79 inches.

Lastly, twin sheets are the least costly bedding among all and available in many patterns. So, be sure to measure your bedroom structure before jumping in to buy the bed size of your preference. If you have small bedroom, twin bed dimensions are your answer!

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