Queen Size Mattress Dimensions: US, Ireland & Comparisons

Shopping for a bed across countries feels like navigating two separate worlds. One uses inches and goes up to queen-size, while the other speaks in centimeters and may not even carry a “queen” at all. If you’ve ever wondered whether a US queen will fit an Irish frame—or what the closest Irish equivalent even is—you’re not alone. Below, you’ll find the exact measurements for the US Queen (and every close match across the UK, Ireland, and Europe), plus a direct side-by-side comparison to help you make the right call.

US Queen Size: 152 cm × 203 cm (60 in × 80 in) · Irish King Equivalent: 150 cm × 200 cm · Standard Double: 135 cm × 190 cm · King Size: 180 cm × 200 cm

What is the dimension of a queen size mattress?

The US Queen mattress measures exactly 60 × 80 inches, which converts to 152 × 203 centimetres (Turmerry’s international sizing guide). This is the standard across all American states — mattress dimensions do not vary regionally within the US (BedInABox). The Queen is the most popular bed size in America, accounting for the largest share of mattress sales in the country (Nectar Sleep).

The measurement is always expressed in imperial inches within the US market, though centimetres appear in international conversion charts. At 152 cm wide and 203 cm long, the US Queen sits between a European Double and a European King in overall surface area.

US standard dimensions

Five key facts about the US Queen stand out:

• Width: 60 inches / 152 cm
• Length: 80 inches / 203 cm
• Surface area: roughly 4,860 square inches
• No state-by-state variation exists
• Available in standard, medium, and firm profiles nationwide

Inches vs cm conversion

One inch equals 2.54 centimetres. Applying that conversion, the US Queen lands at 152.4 × 203.2 cm when calculated precisely — though most retailers round to the nearest whole centimetre (Nectar Sleep). Most European and Irish retailers list the same size as 152 × 203 cm or, less commonly, 160 × 200 cm depending on the brand.

What size is a queen mattress in Ireland?

Here’s the short answer: Ireland does not use the term “queen” as a standard size classification. Irish retailers typically label the closest equivalent as a King-size bed, which measures approximately 150–152 × 198–200 cm (FloBeds). Irish mattress sizing broadly follows UK conventions, though individual manufacturers may vary slightly (The Sleep Shop).

Some Irish retailers do list a specific “Queen” size at 160 × 200 cm (The Sleep Shop), though this reflects European King dimensions rather than a widely standardised national label. The US Queen is longer than the Irish King equivalent by approximately 3 cm.

Irish equivalents

Irish shoppers searching for a US Queen have three practical options:

• Irish King — 150 × 200 cm, the most common match in Irish catalogues
• UK King — 152 × 198–200 cm, nearly identical to the Irish King
• European King (Euro King) — 160 × 200 cm, wider and a closer match for a US Queen in width

Irish mattress sizes are similar to UK sizes, with possible manufacturer variations that shoppers should confirm before purchasing (The Sleep Shop). Ireland uses UK-compatible bed frames, so measurements align closely between the two markets.

Retailer variations

Some Irish retailers stock beds sized at 160 × 200 cm under a “queen” label, which matches the European King standard (EasyRest). Other retailers stick to the UK King convention (152 × 200 cm) and skip the “queen” label entirely. When buying in Ireland, always verify the exact centimetre dimensions listed rather than relying on the size label alone.

What bed size is 180×200?

A bed measuring 180 × 200 cm is the European King size (sometimes called “Euro King”), which is a luxury-tier option found across continental Europe and increasingly stocked by Irish retailers (EasyRest). At 180 cm wide, this size is 28 cm wider than a US Queen (152 cm) and 30 cm wider than the UK/Ireland King (150 cm).

European mattresses standardised to a 200 cm length in the 1990s–2000s, which is why most European sizes share that dimension (FloBeds). This differs from the UK King at 198 cm and the US Queen at 203 cm.

European king standard

The European King at 180 × 200 cm is wider than any British or Irish equivalent. Comparing the three major King-size variants:

• UK/Ireland King — 152–153 × 198–200 cm
• European King (Euro King) — 180 × 200 cm
• UK Super King — 180 × 200 cm (matches EU King width)

Comparison to queen

The US Queen is 152 cm wide and 203 cm long. The European King is 28 cm wider but 3 cm shorter than the US Queen. This means:

• More shoulder room in a Euro King
• Slightly less legroom in a Euro King
• Significant difference in total surface area — roughly 640 square cm more for the Euro King

How much bigger is king than queen?

The difference between a King and a Queen varies by country, but in practical terms for Irish and European buyers: the King is wider, not necessarily longer. The US King measures 76 × 80 inches (193 × 203 cm), making it the same length as a US Queen but 16 inches wider. In the UK and Ireland, the King is 60 inches wide (152 cm) — the same width as the US Queen — but slightly shorter at 198–200 cm.

Comparing the two dominant King sizes relevant to Irish buyers:

• UK/Ireland King — 152–153 × 198–200 cm
• US Queen — 152 × 203 cm

At the same width, the US Queen is 3–5 cm longer than the UK/Irish King. The UK King is therefore not bigger than the US Queen overall — it’s slightly smaller in surface area. The European King at 180 × 200 cm is the only King variant that genuinely exceeds the US Queen in both dimensions.

Width and length differences

Across all regions, the King-to-Queen comparison breaks down into two categories:

• Width advantage — Only the Euro King and US Super King exceed the US Queen in width (by 28 cm)
• Length advantage — The US Queen is longer than the UK/Irish King by 3–5 cm

Ireland specifics

Irish buyers who want something larger than a standard King should target the European King (180 × 200 cm) or the UK Super King, which shares the same dimensions. The standard Irish King at 150 × 200 cm is comparable in size to the US Queen and is the most common larger-size option in Irish catalogues.

Is a queen larger than a double?

Yes — the US Queen is larger than the standard UK/Ireland Double. The Queen is 152 cm wide versus the Irish Double at 135 cm, giving it 17 cm more width. The Queen is also longer at 203 cm versus the Double at 190 cm, adding another 13 cm of length.

The US Full, which is the American equivalent of the UK/Ireland Double, measures 54 × 75 inches (137 × 191 cm) — nearly identical to the UK/Ireland Double (BedInABox). The European Double at 140 × 200 cm is slightly wider than the UK/Ireland Double but still narrower than the US Queen.

Size charts

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• US Queen — 152 × 203 cm (~3,086 cm²)
• UK/Ireland Double — 135 × 190 cm (~2,565 cm²)
• European Double — 140 × 200 cm (~2,800 cm²)
• US Full / UK Double — 137–135 × 190–191 cm (~2,590 cm²)

Irish double 135×190 cm

The Irish Standard Double measures exactly 135 × 190 cm, matching UK dimensions exactly (The Sleep Shop). This is approximately 521 cm² smaller than the US Queen — a difference of roughly two pillow areas worth of sleeping surface.

The eight sizes most relevant to Irish buyers show three clear patterns: UK and Irish beds cluster at shorter lengths, US Queen and UK King converge most closely on width, and the Euro King dominates on overall surface area.

Buyers importing a US Queen to Ireland should expect it to be slightly too long for a standard Irish King frame — a mismatch of about 3–5 cm in length.

The measurement overlap that causes the most confusion: a UK King and a US Queen share the same 152 cm width, yet differ by 5 cm in length.

“It’s a common misconception that the Queen bed is a UK size, but this isn’t the case. It’s actually one of the American bed sizes.”

— Get Laid Beds (UK Bed Retailer)

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

— BedInABox (Mattress Brand)

“Irish mattress sizes are similar to UK sizes, but may have slight variations depending on the manufacturer.”

— The Sleep Shop (Irish Retailer)

“The US queen corresponds to UK’s king bed, and king to super king.”

— FloBeds (Bed Manufacturer)

Irish buyers looking to replicate a US Queen sleep setup should seek an Irish King at 150 × 200 cm as the closest retail match — but expect roughly 3 cm less length and 2 cm less width compared to the US standard. Those prioritising extra width above all else will find the European King at 180 × 200 cm delivers the most generous sleeping surface, though it requires a wider bed frame. For anyone upgrading from a standard Irish Double (135 × 190 cm), the jump to either the Irish King or European King represents a meaningful increase in both width and length.

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The US queen size mattress at 60×80 inches contrasts Ireland’s 150×200 cm equivalents, with detailed dimensions comparisons providing essential buying context.

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