Free Bed Size Chart Templates

Bed Size Chart: What Is It?

A Bed Size Chart is a visual tool used to find out how big a particular bed is.

Alternate Names:

• Bed Size Guide;
• Bed Size Comparison Chart.

If your goal is to replace an old bed and improve your sleep routine or you are planning to switch a few items in your house such as mattresses and bedding, you need to learn how to check the size of the bed and what bed sizes are offered on the market.

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What Are the Bed Sizes?

Discover more about different bed sizes and understand how big the bed you end up buying needs to be:

1. Most manufacturers and stores provide their clients with a comparison chart that features six common bed sizes - twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, and California king. Those sizes are listed from the smallest to the largest and differ in length and width alike. There are other categories and nomenclatures you might see when searching for a bed - some of those beds are named after American states and differ by a few inches.

2. Ask the retailer for a chart that contains a detailed breakdown of bed sizes a specific store has for sale. It is likely that a visual diagram that features stylized depictions of beds and mattresses, lists the dimensions in both centimeters and inches, and showcases how many people can sleep on a bed without any issues. For example, a queen bed remains a favorite for couples and will suit the main bedroom perfectly - although, if you and your partner want to have extra space in bed and avoid waking each other up when one of you goes to sleep late, you may have to look for a king bed instead.

3. Remember to pay attention to detail - while stores that sell furniture and bedding will guide you through the physical characteristics of products they offer, there are personal preferences you may have to consider before opting for a particular bed. For instance, you may enjoy resting with several big pillows yet they will not fit comfortably on a twin XL bed you want to purchase - consult with a Pillow Size Chart and make calculations to be sure you can combine a smaller bed with a few pillows.

How to Measure a Bed?

Whether you want to confirm your new bed will work with the mattress you already have or you need to know if the bed you like is going to fit through a door frame during the process of moving furniture, here are a few tips that will let you measure the bed accurately:

1. To check the size of the bed, take the bedding and the mattress off of it - a bed frame is what you should be looking at. Use a flexible measuring tool that is long enough - a regular ruler may be a wrong choice while a measuring tape will suit better, especially when you have someone else measuring the bed with you.

2. Measure the distance from the top to the bottom of the bed (its length) and the distance from the left to the right side of the bed (its width). These are the dimensions that define the bed - it is also likely you will find the numbers on a Bed Size Chart and learn the right nomenclature for the furniture you own or hope to purchase.

3. As for the height of the bed, it will change when you put the mattress back - use a Mattress Size Chart to figure out how big the mattress is supposed to be to fit a bed frame. Besides, height is a characteristic not included on Bed Size Charts since customers will buy different mattresses and it will not be the same for everyone. It is advised to put the mattress on the bed - whether you are measuring at home or preparing to make a purchase at a store - and use a tape to see the distance from the ground to the top of the mattress.

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• Door Size Chart;
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