International Bedding Conversion Guide

Overstock.com has incredible discounts on bedding, and if you want to take advantage of the low prices, you'll need to know if you're buying the right size of bedding for your mattress or your bed frame. Here's how the sizes compare in different countries:

U.K. bed sizes

U.K. bed size	Is similar to the U.S./Canadian size
Small single	-
Single	Single/Twin
Super single	Extra-long twin
Small double	-
Double	Double
King	Queen
Super king	King

European bed sizes

E.U. bed size	Is similar to the U.S./Canadian size
Extra-small single	-
Small single	Single/Twin
Large single	Extra-long twin
140 cm x 200 cm	Double/Full
160 cm x 200 cm	Queen
180 cm x 200 cm	King

Australian bed sizes

Australian bed size	Is similar to the U.S./Canadian size
Single	Single/Twin
Single extra-long	Extra-long twin
King single	-
Double	Double/Full
Queen	Queen
King	King

Mattress comparisons at a glance

	U.S. and Canada	U.K.	Australia	Europe
Twin/Single	39 in. x 75 in.99 cm x 191 cm			35 in. x 79 in.90 cm x 200 cm
Extra-long Twin	39 in. x 80 in.99 cm x 203 cmDorm size	42 in. x 75 in.106 cm x 191 cmSuper single	36 in. x 80 in.91 cm x 203 cmSingle extra-long	39 in. x 79 in.99 cm x 200 cmLarge single
Double/Full	54 in. x 75 in.137 cm x 190 cm			55 in. x 79 in.140 cm x 200 cm
Queen(U.K. King)	60 in. x 80 in.152 cm x 203 cm			63 in. x 79 in.160 cm x 200 cm
King(U.K. Super King)	76 in. x 80 in.193 cm x 203 cm	72 in. x 78 in.183 cm x 198 cm	71 in. x 79 in.180 cm x 200 cm	71 in. x 79 in.180 cm x 200 cm
California King	72 in. x 84 in.183 cm x 213 cm	-

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Shopping for mattresses

• Similar mattress sizes may have different names in different countries.
• Mattresses of the same name may vary by a few inches in different countries; sheets will usually fit if the mattress is approximately the same size--within a few inches or centimeters.
• Mattresses from different manufacturers will have different depths; be aware of these when selecting your fitted sheets.
• Use your mattress size to determine which size memory foam mattress topper or a feather bed you need.

Shopping for fitted sheets

• Your fitted sheet needs to be as close to your mattress size as possible to ensure that it will fit onto your mattress snugly.
• The pocket depth of fitted sheets may range from 10 inches (25 cm) to 18 inches (46 cm). Be sure to measure your mattress height before selecting a fitted sheet.

Shopping for flat sheets

• Flat sheets are usually sold in sets with fitted sheets.
• It's most important that your fitted sheet is wide enough. If it's a little long, you can fold it under the mattress.
• If you use a duvet with a washable cover, you don't need a flat sheet.

Shopping for quilts, bedspreads and comforters

• In British English, a duvet is referred to as a quilt.
• In American English, a comforter, bedspread or quilt is something that is used on top of traditional sheets and blankets.

Shopping for duvet covers

• In British English, a duvet is known as a quilt, while in American English, duvets are down comforters which require a cover.
• Duvet covers are also known as quilt covers.
• Duvet covers are meant to be used without flat sheets or other blankets.
• Duvet covers do not need to be a precise fit but should be as close as possible.

Shopping for pillowcases and pillow shams

• Pillowcases and pillow shams are usually about 3 to 5 inches (8-13 cm) larger than the pillow itself, so the pillowcase size just needs to be close.
• Watch out for the tricky names:

Approximate sizes	U.S., Canada and Australia	U.K.	Europe
20 in. x 30 in.51 cm x 76 cm	Standard	Oxford	Regular
20 in. x 34 in.51 cm x 86 cm	Queen	Standard
20 in. x 40 in.51 cm x 102 cm	King
26 in. square65 cm square	European		Continental

Shopping for children's bedding

• Crib mattresses are 28 inches by 52 inches.
• Crib bedding needs to be an exact fit to the mattress for the safety of the child.
• Toddler mattresses are the same size as crib mattresses; the frame is just set lower to the ground so the child can get in and out of bed independently. You can continue to use the same size sheets but will probably want to add more blankets to the bed.

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