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Last Updated on January 3, 2020 by Jeanine Joy, PhD (BestMattress.Reviews Staff)
The queen bed was developed as a bigger alternative to full-sized beds. It offers enough space for two adults to sleep comfortably at night. Queen beds are popular, particularly with couples. They are designed with an extra 15 cm on their length and width compared to double mattresses.
At 153 cm wide and 203 cm long, these beds are the minimum that a couple should have. The extra depth of the beds ensures they offer enough room for couples while making them compact enough to fit in rooms with limited floor space.
If your children love joining you in bed in the morning or you have a pet you allow into your bedroom, a King size or larger bed might be a better option for you. Note that, the sizing of Queen Mattresses might vary between countries and regions. If you plan to import a Queen mattress, check measurements to ensure it fits.
Categories of Queen Beds
Queen beds are categorized into four;
Standard Queen
California Queen
The Standard Queen has a length of 80 inches, a width of 60 inches, and a depth of between 9 and 16 inches. An Olympic Queen has a length of 80 inches, a width of 66 inches, and a depth of between 9 and 16 inches. California Queen is long at 84 inches, has a 60-inch width and a depth of between 9 and 16 inches. The split Queen is the same size as a standard Queen – 80 inches long and 60 inches wide. However, it is split into two halves each measuring 80 inches long and 30 inches wide. Split mattresses are mainly used on adjustable beds.
Queen Size Dimensions in Relation to Other Sizes
A queen bed is a size smaller than a king bed and a size larger than a full-sized bed. A standard Queen bed measures 80-inches in terms of length by 60 inches in terms of width. A full-size bed, on the other hand, measures 75 inches long by 54 inches wide. A standard king bed measures 80 inches when it comes to length by 76 inches in terms of width.
The variations in different sizes and variants of the same size mean that when shopping for a mattress, one of the most important factors to consider is the bed frame.
The Depth of Queen Size Mattress
There is no standard depth for queen size mattresses. Like any other mattress size, you can choose the thickness you desire. Mattresses depth ranges from 9 inches to 16 inches but some are thicker.
Queen Mattress Sizes and Queen Sheets
Most queen sheets sets are designed for standard queen beds. The standard queen sheet will only cover mattresses 80 inches long and 60 inches wide with a depth of not more than 15 inches. If you have a California, Olympic or split queen mattresses, order mattresses specifically for these mattresses to ensure they fit. There are also queen sheets designed with deep pockets to accommodate queen mattresses with a depth of more than 20 inches.
Shopping for a Queen Bed
Before shopping for a queen mattress, you need to take measurements to confirm whether you need a Standard, Olympic or California queen. Queen mattresses are the most popular in America, which means they are readily available.
When in the market for a queen bed, you also have to consider the headboard. Most headboards measure between 20 and 52 inches and between 1 and 3 inches wider than the bed frame. Queen headboards are 48 inches high. The standard queen and California queen beds are between 60 and 63 inches while the Olympic queen bed is between 66 and 69 inches wide.
When shopping for a mattress, therefore, you need to measure not only the headboard but also the bed frame to know the specific mattress size you need.
Bed Frame Height for California Mattress
You can place a queen mattress on any bed frame. The distance from your mattress to the ground can be anything between 18 inches and 36 inches. On queen beds, a mattress should be about 24 inches from the ground. Higher bed frames, between 30 and 36 inches, are ideal for antique beds.
Unlike a king bed, which takes up more space in your room, a queen bed is compact enough to fit even in smaller rooms. Before going for a queen bed, ensure that you measure your room. If you do not have enough room, you can use a platform bed that incorporates storage.
The popularity of queen mattresses has led to an increase in their demand. Many couples and parents of older children consider these mattresses a standard size making them ideal for most homes. The market share for queen mattresses is nearly half that of other mattresses according to Statista. Learning the different dimensions of a queen mattress is very important as it makes you make informed choices regarding your bed and other bedding accessories.
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