how big is a double bed compared to a queen

February 18, 2026

A standard queen bed is noticeably bigger than a standard double (also called full), mainly in width.

Quick size comparison

In North America (and many online guides today):

Double / Full bed : about 54 inches wide by 75 inches long (137 cm × 190 cm).

Queen bed : about 60 inches wide by 80 inches long (152 cm × 203 cm).

So, compared to a double, a queen is roughly:

6 inches (15 cm) wider.
5 inches (13 cm) longer.
Around 18–20% more surface area (about 4,050 sq in for double vs 4,800 sq in for queen).

Simple HTML table (sizes)

html

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Bed size</th>
      <th>Width</th>
      <th>Length</th>
      <th>Area (approx.)</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Double / Full</td>
      <td>54" (137 cm)</td>
      <td>75" (190 cm)</td>
      <td>4,050 sq in / 28.1 sq ft</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Queen</td>
      <td>60" (152 cm)</td>
      <td>80" (203 cm)</td>
      <td>4,800 sq in / 33.3 sq ft</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Dimensions from common US/UK mattress guides and brand size charts.

How this feels in real life

For one person: a double is usually fine, but a queen feels more spacious , especially if you move around a lot.
For two people: a double can feel tight; each person gets about the width of a cot, while a queen gives each sleeper a bit more shoulder room.

For room size: if your room can comfortably fit a double, a queen usually fits too, but you’ll have slightly less floor space around the bed.

Regional note

In the UK and some other regions, a “double” is usually around 135 × 190 cm and a “king” (not “queen”) is 150 × 200 cm, which is very close to a North American queen. So if you’re reading UK forums, “double vs king” is roughly the same comparison as “double vs queen” in North America.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.