What size mattress does the Queen have?

Queen mattresses measure 60 inches wide by 80 inches long and are the most popular mattress size on the market. This has its advantages: It's easy to find bed frames, sheets, blankets, and mattress protectors that fit a queen mattress.
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Are there 2 different queen size beds?

There are three different types of queen mattresses: the standard queen, split queen, and olympic queen mattress. The standard queen size is the most popular size, its dimensions are 60 inches by 80 inches. The olympic queen size is slightly larger than a standard queen, it's 6 inches wider and 80 inches long as well.
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What is the true size of a queen bed?

Standard queen bed dimensions are 60 inches by 80 inches, or 5 feet by 6 feet, 8 inches. As this refers to the dimensions of the mattress itself, you can estimate an additional 2 to 5 inches for the extra bulk of the frame. So, a typical queen bed frame size will likely be between 62-65 x 82-85 inches.
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What bed mattress does the queen use?

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Why do royals sleep in different beds?

Why do the royals sleep in separate beds? Reportedly, the reason why some royals chose to sleep in different beds all comes down to an upper-class tradition which originated in Britain. According to Lady Pamela Hicks, Prince Philip's cousin, the aristocracy “always have separate bedrooms”.
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Bed Size Dimensions - What Size Mattress Should You Buy?



Why is queen size bigger than King?

Since both sizes are the same length, the real deciding factor between a queen vs. king bed is how wide you'd like your mattress to be. For people who prefer a bit of wiggle room, a king mattress is 16 inches wider than a queen. On the other hand, the reduced width of a queen bed makes it ideal for smaller spaces.
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Do people still use box springs?

They may seem outdated given some of the other types of mattress support out there, but box springs are still useful in some cases. It isn't bad to have a mattress without a box spring as long as there is another form of support below. This support can come from a platform bed, foundation, or, if you prefer, the floor.
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What is a good size bedroom?

Standard Bedroom Size

The average bedroom size is about 132 square feet while there are bedrooms much larger than even 144 square feet. The basic guideline to bear in mind while allocating space for a standard bedroom is that it should measure at least 120 square feet to comfortably accommodate a full-size bed.
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Do two twin beds make a king?

When you combine two twin XL mattresses, you get the exact same size as a king bed — 76 by 80 inches — with the freedom to opt for two different mattress types.
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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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Are queen mattresses getting smaller?

This is completely normal. The mattresses are tightly packed, stored and transported and that compresses the mattress a little bit. It happens with all foam mattresses and is natural and does not interfere with the life of the mattress at all.
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How do you fill the gap between two mattresses?

The quickest and cheapest solution to eliminate the seam between two mattresses is a mattress wedge, which the French call pont d'amour - love bridge. It is also known as a bridge connector or a mattress gap filler.
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How big is a California king bed?

The California king dimensions (72 inches wide, 84 inches long) are best suited for taller people, or for narrow bedrooms where their more slim profile will fit in better aesthetically.
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What size bed can fit in a 12x12 room?

A king bed can fit in a 12' by 12' space, assuming you're considering a standard bed.
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Is 12x12 bedroom small?

A 12-by-12 bedroom's small, boxy footprint seems even more awkward and tighter when you consider standard furniture sizes; a queen-sized bed, for instance, measures 60-by-80 inches or 5-by-6.7 feet, consuming a big chunk of floor space.
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Is a 10x10 bedroom small?

A 10-foot-by-10-foot Bedroom

So, while a 10- by 7-foot area is pretty small, a 10- by 10-foot room is not what most people would consider spacious or roomy. A twin-size bed should fit fine and still have enough space to move around the bed.
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What can be used instead of a box spring?

What to Use Instead of Box Springs? (Top 9 Alternatives)
  • Platform Bed.
  • Under Mattress Slats.
  • Wood Slat Foundation.
  • Hybrid Mattress.
  • Innerspring Mattress.
  • Memory Foam.
  • Adjustable Bed.
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Can box springs have bed bugs?

Bed Bugs will try to live as close to their food source as possible. They can often be found directly on the mattress in the tufts and folds, along the seam, and even inside the mattress. They can also be found in the box-spring, bed frame, headboard and furniture near the bed.
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Can I replace my box spring with plywood?

You can easily change the height of your bed with plywood.

You can simply add more layers to raise the bed. Box springs have a fixed height. Some people find that this type of support provides them relief from their pain because of chronic conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia.
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What size should a married couple bed be?

A King bed tends to be best suited for couples, and it is the equivalent of each individual sleeping on their own Twin XL bed (pushed together); the King bed offers each person 8” of additional space than a Queen sized bed, making it ideal for master bedrooms, but may be too large for some individuals.
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Can two adults sleep on a full mattress?

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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Do two single beds make a king?

2 regular twins do NOT equal a king (but it can work). I had always heard that two twins equal a king in size and this is true with 2 twin XL (extra long) mattresses (like colleges) but NOT with regular twin mattresses. 2 regular twin mattress are the same width but shorter in length than a king by 5″ (76″x75″).
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How do you make love in a split king bed?

tying the mattresses together in the middle (which can work for Split adjustable beds too). Again, this will keep the mattresses together during sex without affecting their feel. Sleepers can also add a mattress protector or a topper to cover the straps and not feel them when lying down.
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