How do I know what size my sheets are?

Get the Skinny on Sheet Sizes
  1. Twin: Approximately 39 inches by 76 inches.
  2. Twin XL: Approximately 39 inches by 80 inches.
  3. Full or Double: Approximately 54 inches by 75 inches.
  4. Queen: Approximately 60 inches by 80 inches.
  5. King: Approximately 78 inches by 80 inches.
  6. California King: Approximately 72 inches by 84 inches.
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How can I tell what size a bed sheet is?

Lay the sheet out to find which side is the length (the longer side). Measure from one corner to the other to find the length measurement. Then measure the shorter side, from corner to corner. This is the width.
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What is full size sheets?

The full size flat sheet is the same measurement as a queen, at 96 inches by 102 inches. A full size duvet is also the same size as a queen duvet, measuring 93 inches wide and 96 inches long.
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What is queen size bedsheet?

Queen Size Bed: 60” x 80” | Queen Size Sheets: 60”W x 80”L.
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Are full and queen the same size?

Full- and queen-size mattresses are two of the most commonly bought mattress sizes on the market. A full-size mattress is smaller than a queen, measuring 54 inches wide and 76 inches long. A queen-size mattress adds an extra 6 inches to the width making it 60 inches wide and 80 inches long.
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What does full queen sheets mean?

Full Sheets. Full-size sheets typically measure 54” x 75”, and Queen-size bed sheet sets typically measure 60” x 80”. There are variations on these dimensions, such as California Queen–size bed sheet sets, but most Full- and Queen-size sheet sizes will be in this range, give or take several inches.
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Can full size sheets fit on a queen?

Full and double size sheets will never work on a queen size mattress. Using queen size sheets on the smaller bed will result in loose fitting sheets that will not stay on the bed while you toss and turn.
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Is a queen size bed bigger than a double?

A queen size bed is wider than a single bed but smaller in width than a double bed, which is why a small double mattress and bed can suit two people sleeping close together as well as solo sleepers.
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Are double and full sheets the same size?

A double bed and a full size mattress have the same dimensions, 54 inches by 75 inches. In fact, the terms “double bed” and “full size mattress”, are often used interchangeably. If you refer to mattress sizes, both “double” and “full” are the exact same.
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Which bed is bigger queen or full?

A Queen-size bed is 5” longer and 6” wider than a Full sized bed; so Queen beds are suited for both couples and individuals. On a Queen mattress, each couple gets about 30” of space to themselves, but because it can work for a single person or a couple, the Queen is undisputedly the most popular mattress size today.
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How do I know if my bed is double or queen?

Double vs.

The size of a double mattress is slightly smaller than the size of a queen mattress, with the width being 15 centimetres shorter and the length is 16 centimetres shorter. Both can accommodate two adults, however the double is better for smaller sleepers or those without pets.
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What is full queen size?

Full. Queen. Dimensions. 54” wide, 75” long. 60” wide, 80” long.
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Do two twins make a queen?

Are two twin beds equal to a queen? No. Two twin beds placed side by side equals 76 inches by 75 inches, and a queen measures 60 inches by 80 inches. Two twin beds will be wider, but 5 inches shorter than a queen.
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What is a bed Bridge?

A bed bridge is a piece of foam that is used to connect two mattresses, making them into one large mattress. The bed bridge fills the gap in-between the two mattresses so that the sleeper does not end up falling into the crack in the middle of the beds.
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Can a full bed sleep 2?

The good news? A full mattress (aka double bed) has been considered the gold standard bed size for couples, and can definitely sleep two. However, some couples may find a larger queen or king size mattress is their perfect fit.
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What two beds make a king?

Two twins make a king, but not just any twins will do. A standard king size mattress is 76 inches wide and 80 inches long. A standard twin bed is 38 inches wide and 75 inches long.
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What is a full Queen vs Queen?

The full is 5 inches shorter in length than a queen and 6 inches narrower. The queen is 5 inches longer than the full and 6 inches wider. The full size is often referred to as a double bed. In America, it is the same sized bed.
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Is queen size bigger than King?

A standard king is 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, while a queen is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. That means king beds are the same length as queen beds but 16 inches wider, making the surface area of a king bed 1,280 square inches bigger than a queen bed.
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Is twin the same as double?

Both terms refer to mattresses measuring 54 inches by 75 inches. Though the word “double” would suggest that a full or double bed is twice the size of a twin/single mattress, that's not the case. A full mattress is 15” wider than a twin bed, but the same length.
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Is King single the same as double?

King single and double duvet covers are the same size but king single sets only have one pillowcase.
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Why don't my sheets fit my mattress?

“Most fitted sheets won't fit unless you have them custom made. The deepest pocket you will likely find is around 17". The flat sheets also won't cover the mattress properly. If you are purchasing department store bedding, then your problems may be enhanced.
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Can I put King sheets on a queen bed?

Standard bed measurements from Online Furniture Depot state a king mattress measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long, and a queen mattress measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. It's a simple matter to decrease the width measurement, thus making the larger fitted sheet fit the queen mattress.
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