Find the Right Mattress Size With This Guide
Buying a mattress is a pain in the ass; After all, it’s expensive and it’s hard to tell one mattress from another if they look the same, except for the fact that one may be several inches longer or wider. If you’ve ever wondered which mattress to buy, how much more queen than full – or what the heck is the king of Alaska – there are helpful graphics on Reddit that can make it easier to buy the right size bed for your home. a little less painstaking.
The graph itself shows the sizes of regular mattresses and an estimate of the number of people (dogs or babies) that can comfortably fit in that particular bed, which may or may not be news to you – here are some fun facts about mattresses that we learned:
- Full is, apparently, the same as double.
- The king is twice as wide as the twin.
- The King of California is smaller than the king’s bed.
- The King of Alaska is huge and can sleep four people comfortably if that’s your plan.
Where will it leave you? Well, you should measure the square footage in your bedroom (with a tape measure) and match it to the mattress sizes listed above. Tuck, a website dedicated to sleeping products, also provides the square footage of each mattress on its website as part of its larger guide on how to find the right mattress size. They also recommend taking into account your sleeping position (if you spread it out, choose a larger mattress) and your budget when shopping.
Of course, you should also consider the fact that some sizes of sheets and blankets are more difficult to find; Chances are you won’t find Wyoming King sheets widely available in stores, so choosing a standard king-size bed may be an easier option. And while we do, here’s our guide on how to buy in bulk when your apartment is a practical closet.