Mattress sizes
Queen Mattress Dimensions
Quick answer
A Queen mattress measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long (152 by 203 cm), which is 33.3 square feet of sleeping surface. Shared by two people that is 30 inches each.
The queen is a standard US mattress size, which means every manufacturer builds it to the same 60 by 80 inch footprint. The numbers that actually decide whether it works in your bedroom are the room it needs and the height it ends up at, both of which are below.
What are the exact queen mattress dimensions?
| Measurement | Inches | Centimetres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 60 | 152 | 5 ft |
| Length | 80 | 203 | 6.7 ft |
| Sleeping area | 4,800 sq in | 30,856 sq cm | 33.3 sq ft |
| Width per sleeper | 30 in | 76 cm | 2.5 ft |
Industry standard
These are standard published dimensions, the same across manufacturers.
How much room does a queen bed need?
Add about 3 inches of frame on each side, then the walking clearance you want. The convention is 24 inches to squeeze past and 30 or more to be comfortable.
| Clearance on each side | Room width needed | Room length needed |
|---|---|---|
| 24 in | 114 in (9.5 ft) | 110 in (9.2 ft) |
| 30 in | 126 in (10.5 ft) | 116 in (9.7 ft) |
| 36 in | 138 in (11.5 ft) | 122 in (10.2 ft) |
Convention, not a standard
This is widely repeated guidance rather than a measured standard. Treat it as a starting point.
Assumes a frame about 3 inches wider than the mattress on each side, clearance on both sides and at the foot, and the headboard against a wall. Check yours with Room Size and Clearance Calculator.
How does a queen compare to other mattress sizes?
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Area (sq ft) | Standard size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen (this page) | 60 | 80 | 33.3 | Yes |
| Twin | 38 | 75 | 19.8 | Yes |
| Twin XL | 38 | 80 | 21.1 | Yes |
| Full (Double) | 54 | 75 | 28.1 | Yes |
| Full XL | 54 | 80 | 30 | Yes |
| Olympic Queen | 66 | 80 | 36.7 | No |
| Short Queen (RV) | 60 | 75 | 31.3 | No |
Industry standard
These are standard published dimensions, the same across manufacturers.
Which mattresses come in queen?
Every mattress below publishes queen as its size. Prices change often.
SayTale Queen Mattress 12 Inch Hybrid Queen Size Mattress in a Box Medium Firm
$161.7712 inch queen hybrid, medium firm feel as the maker describes it.
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GAESTE Queen 10 Inch Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress
$188.9710 inch queen memory foam, medium feel as the maker describes it.
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Novilla Queen Mattress
$225.7912 inch queen hybrid.
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Zinus Memory Foam 10 Inch Green Tea Mattress
$229.9910 inch queen memory foam.
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What are the dimensions of a queen mattress?
A queen mattress measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long, or 152 by 203 centimetres. That works out to 33.3 square feet of sleeping surface. This is a standard US size, so it is the same from every manufacturer.
How big a room does a queen bed need?
For comfortable movement, allow the mattress plus about 3 inches of frame on each side plus 30 inches of walking clearance. For a queen that means roughly 126 inches of room width and 116 inches of length. You can get away with 24 inches of clearance, but a nightstand will crowd it.
What size sheets fit a queen mattress?
Buy sheets labelled queen. The fitted sheet also has to clear the depth of the mattress, so check the pocket depth separately: standard pockets fit up to 12 inches, deep pockets 13 to 17 inches, and extra deep pockets 18 to 22 inches. A topper adds its full thickness to what the sheet must clear.
Is a queen long enough for a tall person?
A mattress should be about 4 to 6 inches longer than the tallest sleeper. At 80 inches, a queen suits someone up to roughly 76 inches tall, which is 6 feet 4 inches. Above that, look at an even longer specialty size.
Does queen refer to thickness as well?
No. Size describes only the width and length. Thickness is separate and ranges from about 6 inches to over 16, with 9 to 12 inches counting as standard. Thickness changes the total height of the bed and the sheet pocket depth you need, but it never changes the 60 by 80 inch footprint.
How to read the numbers on this page. Standard mattress and bedding dimensions are industry-wide and the same across manufacturers. Guidance like replacement intervals, firmness by body weight and walking clearance is convention rather than a measured standard, and every table here says which it is. Where a manufacturer does not publish a figure we leave it out instead of estimating. This is not medical advice: a mattress is not a treatment for a medical condition, and persistent pain is a reason to see a clinician.