What Size is a Queen Mattress?

A Queen Size Mattress is 60" x 78". You may also find a Queen size mattress listed as 79.5" in length, or 80" in length. Any one of these sizes are common to a Queen size mattress and are considered a "standard" measurement. The differences in sizes are manufacturer dependent and simply allow for bedding to be placed beside the bed. A Queen size mattress is best suited for an adult couple, especially if one of the adults is near 6 feet in height. If you are a couple considering a double size mattress, you will want to make sure no one is taller than 6 feet. Many older homes (especially war time homes) were not designed to fit a queen size mattress, so you will want to measure your house to make sure a queen mattress will fit in your bedroom. Another thing to consider is whether the queen mattress will be able to go through your house leading up to your bedroom as you move it in. Often the queen mattress will flex and fit, however the boxspring is rigid and inflexible. You may end up needing a queen split boxspring.

What is a Queen Mattress Foundation?

A Queen Mattress foundation sits on top of a steel bedframe and supports your queen sized mattress. It is designed to allow for better air flow through the base of your bed, as well as to provide a perfectly flat base so your mattress is matched up to a good base. A queen mattress foundation is different than a traditional boxspring, in that a foundation provides a sturdy flat surface, while a boxspring does not. At Direct Bed™, we prefer a foundation over an older style boxspring.

What is a Queen Split Mattress Foundation?

Many older homes did not build according to the dimensions of a Queen size mattress. Traditionally full (or double) mattresses were considered the standard for an adult couple, however over time that standard has been raised to a queen size mattress. When you lay your bed frame, you will need a boxspring then a mattress on top. The Bedframe and mattress will fit into your home most likely but the boxspring will not since it does not bend. In this case, you should consider a queen split boxspring. Not only will it fit just fine, it is often a sturdier longer lasting foundation for your bed because of its two-piece design.

What is a Split Queen Mattress?

Split Queen Mattresses are a very rare size but can be made if you need it. They most often are made to fit with a split queen electric adjustable bed. This is for couples who want the ability to adjust their side of the bed independently. For this you would have a split queen electric adjustable bed base along with matching split queen mattresses. Each split queen mattress half would be 30" x 78". This is something that Direct Bed can do, but may be best to give us a call to determine your exact needs.

What is RV Queen Mattress Size?

An RV Queen Mattress is the same width as a regular queen, but shorter than a regular queen size mattress. An RV queen mattress size is 60" x 74". You may find that your particular RV is a slightly different different size than this, that's okay. Just order the RV Queen mattress from us and we will call to confirm the exact size. All RV queen mattresses are cut exactly to size based on your order.

What size is Queen Mattress in cm?

A Queen Size Mattress is 60" x 78", or in metric 152cm x 198cm. If you are taking a measurement, don't worry often measuring a mattress isn't perfect you may be off by a centimeter or two.  

Whats the best Queen Mattress?

There are many different mattress styles but you can broadly categorize mattresses between all foam mattresses or coil mattresses. Foam mattresses have been popularized because they are much cheaper to ship online. However, when it comes to the BEST mattress? We still recommend a Pocket coil Mattress such as the Muskoka Mattress, or the Banff Mattress. In fact, at Direct Bed these two beds are our top in-store sellers. This goes to show you, when you have the choice in person, the winner is clear: it's a Pocket Coil Pillowtop mattress with memory foam that wins.