Getting ready to buy a new mattress, but not quite sure which size you need to go for? Step right up - the Bed King team has compiled a handy checklist on all the basic mattress sizes available in SA. Find the measurements and foremost uses of each mattress size listed below!
YOUR SHORT & SWEET INTRO TO SOUTH AFRICAN MATTRESS SIZES
Single Mattress Measurements: Standard single beds in South Africa measure 91.5cm x 188cm, while extra length options are 200cm long. A single mattress is a popular choice for kids beds, student dorms or backpackers and is the standard mattress size for bunk beds.
Three-Quarter Mattress Measurements: Standard three-quarter mattresses in South Africa are 107cm x 188cm and our extra length options have a length of 200cm A three-quarter mattress offers some more space to stretch out for a comfortable night’s sleep every night, and are frequently purchased for student accommodation, guesthouses and children’s rooms.
Double Mattress Measurements: The standard length of a double bed mattress size is 188cm, while the extra length is 200cm. The width of a double bed mattress is 137cm. A double mattress offers a spacious sleeping surface in moderately sized rooms, while still leaving enough room to add a few bedroom furniture pieces like bedside tables and an ottoman.
Queen Mattress Measurements: Queen size mattresses in South Africa are either available in the standard 188cm length or the 200cm extra length and have a width of 152cm. Queen size mattresses are 15cm wider than a double bed. A queen-size mattress is a popular ‘in-betweener’ choice for individuals or couples who find a double is a bit of a tight fit and a king-size mattress to be a bit too large for their personal requirements or bedroom space.
King Mattress Measurements: Exactly equal to two single bed mattresses and nearly as long as it is wide at 183 cm x 188 cm (200 cm for extra length beds). A king-size mattress is a very roomy choice, and ideal for families who like to cuddle up together, as well as taller individuals who require plenty of room to sprawl out.
Super-King Mattress Measurements: Width of 200cm and a choice of standard length at 188cm or extra length at 200cm. A super-king mattress is the biggest of them all - the BIG pappie, the main kahuna. This is the mattress you get when you want your sleeping surface to be larger than life, and comfortable to boot.
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