What is the best mattress size for me - summary
- Quality sleep is essential for well-being, and the right mattress significantly impacts sleep quality.
- Things to consider when deciding on mattress size include the number of sleepers, their sizes, and any children sharing the bed.
- Sleepyhead offers a range of mattress sizes: Single, Long Single, King Single, Double, Long Double, Queen, King, Super King, and California King, catering to different needs and room sizes.
What is the best mattress size for me
Quality sleep
Having good quality sleep is important to your well being. Sleep plays a vital role in restoring and healing the body, so your health takes a hit when you aren't sleeping well. If you're suffering from sleep problems or feeling tired during the day it's important to assess the quality of the mattress you're sleeping on. One of the key questions you need to ask is: does my mattress fit me? There is no point struggling with a mattress that is too old or not suitable.
Considerations for changing your bed
There are three key considerations when thinking about which size bed to get:
- How many people will be sleeping with you?
- What is the size of the person who will be sharing it with you?
- Do you have kids who like to spend time in bed with you?
Height and weight will determine what size is best for you, so that you don't feel cramped when you sleep.
As a general rule, a couple needs to have at least a Queen mattress. However if one of you is particularly tall, heavy, or sleeps hot, a larger mattress is much preferable. Remember that a Super King is the size of two Single mattresses together, so if you're sharing a smaller mattress than that, you each have less room than your child has in their bed!
Sleepyhead mattress sizes
Single bed size: Single 91cm x 188cm: the perfect 'first real bed' for your child
Long single bed size: Long Single 92cm x 203cm: great for teens
King single size: King Single 107cm x 203cm: for tall teens or an excellent spare bed for single adult guests
Trundler king single bed size: Trundler King Single 107cm x 203cm
Double bed size: Double 137cm x 188cm: a generous size for an adult
Long double bed size: Long Double 137cm x 203cm: more length for tall teens or adults that are above average height
Queen bed size: Queen 153cm x 203cm: really the minimum size to choose if you sleep with a partner
King bed size: King 167cm x 203cm: plenty of room and length for an average size couple
Super king bed size: Super King 183cm x 203cm: perfect if you have a large bedroom, and prefer more width than a King
California king bed size (NZ): California King 203cm x 203cm: Sleepyhead's widest bed.
The best mattress sizes for children
Childrens' needs change as they grow. Many children start out on a single mattress, but most need to upsize to King Single, Long Single or Double mattress as they get bigger and ganglier.
Trundler and pop-up beds can be a good option for kids, with a King Single for your child to sleep in and a spare bed you can roll out from underneath the main bed whenever you need.
Mattresses last around 8-10 years, which is probably about when you'll want to move your child up a bed size. If your kids are larger or particularly fast growers, you may be looking at upsizing much sooner than that. Save yourself some hassle (and money...) and consider getting them a King Single, Long Single, or Double mattress from day dot. Then you'll definitely get a full 10 years out of the bed!
Choosing the right mattress size for you
Size is a key determiner of the quality of the sleep you'll have, so don't rush into picking a certain size mattress because that's what you've always had. Check out our mattress size guide, bed buying guide, and Sleep Guide for more expert advice!