Ordering a bed online from another country sounds simple — until you discover that “queen size” means something different in the UK, Ireland, or continental Europe. A US queen is 152 cm × 203 cm, but in the UK the equivalent is called a King and measures 152 cm × 198 cm. This guide breaks down exactly how queen bed dimensions compare across regions, so you can order the right mattress the first time.

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US Queen Standard: 152 cm × 203 cm (60 in × 80 in) · UK Queen Size: 152 cm × 198 cm (4 ft × 6 ft 6 in) · Ireland Queen Equivalent: 152 cm × 203 cm (5 ft × 6 ft 8 in) · European Queen: 160 cm × 200 cm

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • US Queen is 60 in × 80 in (152 cm × 203 cm) (BedInABox)
  • UK King equals US Queen at 152 cm × 198 cm (Turmerry)
  • Ireland follows UK sizing at 152 × 198 cm (FloBeds)
2What’s unclear
  • Ireland has no official “queen” standard — retailers use closest equivalent (FloBeds)
  • European Queen varies 150–160 cm wide with no universal definition (Nectar Sleep)
3Timeline signal
  • US Queen standardized at 60×80 inches before 2000s (Wikipedia)
  • UK/Ireland metric conversion settled at 150–200 cm range by 1990s (FloBeds)
4What’s next
  • No major standardization changes anticipated (BedInABox)
  • Bedding conversion guides remain essential for cross-border shoppers (BedInABox)
Dimension Value Source
US Queen Width 152 cm (60 in) BedInABox
US Queen Length 203 cm (80 in) Foxford
UK Queen Width 152 cm (4 ft) Get Laid Beds
UK Queen Length 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) Get Laid Beds
Ireland Width Equivalent 152 cm (5 ft) FloBeds
US Queen Length (imperial) 6’8″ PureCare
European Queen Width 160 cm Nectar Sleep

What are the dimensions of a queen bed?

The US queen mattress is the most internationally recognized “queen” size. It measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long (152 cm × 203 cm), making it 5 feet wide and 6 feet 8 inches long. This standard applies across all US states with no regional variations, according to BedInABox (mattress retailer).

US standard queen size

The US standardized queen at 60×80 inches nationwide, unlike the patchwork of sizes found in Europe. Canada matches this exactly at 60 × 80 inches per Turmerry (international sizing guide). This consistency makes cross-border US-Canada mattress shopping straightforward.

Queen bed frame dimensions

When shopping for queen bed frames, the internal frame dimensions must match or slightly exceed the mattress spec. A standard US queen frame should accommodate 152 cm × 203 cm. Some retailers list “queen” frames slightly oversized to prevent tight fits — check actual interior measurements before ordering.

The catch

US Queen bedding labeled “queen” fits US mattresses perfectly but may hang short on a UK King due to the 5 cm length gap. Buyers importing across the Atlantic should verify frame compatibility before purchase.

How big is a UK queen size bed?

Here’s the first surprise: “queen” is not a standard UK term. The British size closest to a US queen is called a King, and it measures 4 feet × 6 feet 6 inches (152 cm × 198 cm). That 13-centimetre difference in length makes the two beds incompatible for fitted sheets, reports Get Laid Beds (UK bed specialist).

UK queen dimensions

UK mattresses are sized in metric with imperial equivalents on packaging. The UK King (US Queen equivalent) is 152 cm wide × 198 cm long — identical in width but 5 inches shorter than its American counterpart. Most UK retailers list this as “Standard King” or simply “King.”

Comparison to US queen

The width is identical at 152 cm. The length is where they diverge: US Queen runs 203 cm while UK King tops out at 198 cm. Foxford (Irish bedding retailer) notes that despite this gap, UK King bedding can still work on a US Queen mattress because the width matches and fitted sheets have some give.

How big is a queen size bed in Ireland?

Ireland follows UK bed sizing conventions, meaning there is no native Irish “queen” standard. The closest equivalent is the Irish King at 152 cm × 198 cm — the same dimensions as the UK King and US Queen in width, but 5 cm shorter in length, according to FloBeds (international bedding database).

Ireland queen equivalents

Irish retailers typically label queen-equivalent mattresses as “King (150 × 200 cm)” or list them by imperial dimensions. Foxford (Irish bedding expert) clarifies that in practice, Irish shoppers looking for a US queen should request a King or specify dimensions of 5’0″ wide × 6’8″ long.

Closest mattress sizes

For US shoppers ordering to Ireland, the Irish King (152 × 198 cm) is the nearest match — but be aware it falls 5 cm short. Some choose the Super King (180 × 200 cm) for a closer fit if space allows, though this is larger than a true US queen.

Why this matters

Irish buyers importing US queen mattresses will find most Irish frames fit, but fitted sheets from Ireland will come up short by 5 cm. The mismatch is small enough to notice but not catastrophic — flat sheets and duvets typically accommodate the gap.

Is a queen bigger than king size?

This depends entirely on which country you’re asking. In the US, a King (183 cm × 203 cm) is wider than a Queen (152 cm × 203 cm) — a difference of 31 cm. In the UK and Ireland, the King equals the US Queen in width, so they’re equivalent, reports Get Laid Beds (UK bed specialist).

Queen vs king dimensions

Across three major markets, the hierarchy breaks down as follows: US Queen (152 × 203 cm) sits below US King (183 × 203 cm). UK/Ireland King (152 × 198 cm) is identical in width to US Queen but shorter. The UK Super King (183 × 200 cm) approximates the US King in width but follows European 200 cm length convention.

Regional king sizes

A US King is 72 × 84 inches (183 × 213 cm) — notably longer than the standard 80-inch queen. The UK Super King measures 183 cm wide by 200 cm long, closer to the European standard. Nectar Sleep (global mattress guide) confirms this reflects the metric-imperial split between markets.

Is a queen larger than a double?

Yes, universally. A standard UK/Ireland double (also called full in the US) measures 137 cm × 190 cm, making it 15 cm narrower than a queen’s 152 cm width. The length gap is even starker: the double is 190 cm versus the queen’s 203 cm, a difference of 13 cm, according to BedInABox (mattress retailer).

Queen vs double sizes

The US double is 54 × 75 inches (137 × 190 cm) — narrower than a US queen by 6 inches (15 cm). In practical terms, a double fits one adult comfortably plus a child, while a queen comfortably fits two adults. This 15 cm width difference translates to meaningful sleeping space for couples.

What size bed is 180×200 cm?

A 180 × 200 cm bed is a European king or super king. In continental Europe, beds are sized by exact centimetres rather than named categories. 180 cm wide equals roughly 71 inches — wider than a US queen. Nectar Sleep notes that IKEA uses 160 × 200 cm for its Euro King, which aligns closely with European standards but falls between US queen and king in width.

The upshot

If you encounter “queen” in a European context without dimensions, ask for exact centimetres. Continental retailers often use “queen” loosely to mean “mid-size couple bed,” ranging anywhere from 150–160 cm wide with no fixed definition.

Queen bed dimensions by region

The same word carries five different measurements depending on where you shop. Here is how queen size breaks down across the most-searched markets.

Region Name Used Width Length Notes
United States Queen 152 cm / 60 in 203 cm / 80 in Standard nationwide
United Kingdom King 152 cm / 60 in 198 cm / 78 in 13 cm shorter than US Queen
Ireland King 152 cm / 60 in 198 cm / 78 in Matches UK standard
Europe (general) Queen / 160 King 150–160 cm 200 cm No universal definition
Canada Queen 152 cm / 60 in 203 cm / 80 in Matches US exactly

Queen bed specifications

Beyond width and length, several other specs matter when selecting a queen bed frame or bedding set. The key specifications and their standard values are summarized below.

Specification US Queen UK/Ireland King European Queen
Width (cm) 152 152 150–160
Width (imperial) 60 in / 5 ft 60 in / 5 ft 59–63 in
Length (cm) 203 198 200
Length (imperial) 80 in / 6’8″ 78 in / 6’6″ 79 in / 6’6″+
Surface area (cm²) 30,856 30,096 30,000–32,000
Recommended room (cm) 274 × 312 274 × 307 274 × 310
Duvet/Bedding common size Queen / 229 × 229 cm King / 228 × 200 cm 200 × 200 cm
Sheet depth capacity 38–51 cm 38–51 cm 40–50 cm

The pattern is clear: US and UK/Ireland differ mainly in length, while European sizes introduce width variability without standard naming conventions. Bedding shoppers should always verify exact centimetres rather than relying on name-only matching.

An American queen size is a little longer than a king size mattress in the U.K. or Ireland.

— BedInABox Blog (Mattress Retailer)

Due to the slight difference in length, UK King bedding can still work well on an American Queen bed.

— Foxford Guide (Irish Bedding Expert)

It’s a common misconception that the Queen bed is a UK size, but this isn’t the case.

— Get Laid Beds (UK Bed Retailer)

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Additional sources

bedbathandbeyond.com, teakco.com

Note that US vs Ireland queen dimensions highlight similar discrepancies to UK standards, ensuring proper mattress and frame fits across regions.

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Frequently asked questions

What size bed is 180×200 cm?

A 180 × 200 cm bed is classified as a European king or super king. It is wider than a standard US queen by about 28 cm but shares the 200 cm length common in metric markets. In IKEA’s naming, this size is called “Euro King.”

What is a 7ft by 7ft bed called?

A 7ft × 7ft bed (213 × 213 cm) is not a standard named size in US, UK, or European markets. It falls between a standard king and a California king in dimensions. Most retailers would label this custom or non-standard.

Is 180 king or queen size?

A bed of 180 cm width is typically a king size — in both European and UK naming. The US king is 183 cm wide, so 180 cm is effectively the same category across most markets. It is well above queen width of 152 cm.

What is a European queen size bed?

European queens lack a standardized definition. Common dimensions range from 150–160 cm wide by 200 cm long. IKEA uses 160 × 200 cm for its Euro King, which many retailers treat as the de facto European queen equivalent. Always verify exact measurements when shopping continental retailers.

What size is queen size bed in feet?

A US queen is 5 feet wide and 6 feet 8 inches long (5′ × 6’8″). The UK/Ireland equivalent (King) is 5 feet wide and 6 feet 6 inches long (5′ × 6’6″).

What size is a king size bed in Ireland?

In Ireland, a king size bed measures 152 × 198 cm (5 × 6 feet 6 inches). This matches UK sizing exactly and is the closest Irish equivalent to the US queen — identical in width but 5 cm shorter in length.

What is queen bed size in cm Ireland?

Ireland has no official queen standard. The closest match is the Irish King at 152 × 198 cm. When shopping Irish retailers, look for “King (150 × 200 cm)” or request dimensions of 152 cm wide by 198 cm long to get the US queen equivalent.