UK beds come in five standard sizes: Single (90 × 190cm), Small Double (120 × 190cm), Double (135 × 190cm), King (150 × 200cm) and Super King (180 × 200cm). Every duvet, sheet, topper and protector we sell is sized to match these — confirm your bed size in the table below, then jump to the guide for the product you're buying.
Watch out for cross-market confusion: a UK King (150 × 200cm) is closer to a US Queen than a US King, and IKEA/European beds run to different sizes (a Euro double is 140 × 200cm — wider and longer than the UK 135 × 190cm standard), so always measure the mattress in centimetres before ordering.
UK bed size chart (mattress, duvet and sheet sizes)
| Bed size | Mattress (cm) | Mattress (inches) | Duvet (cm) | Fitted sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 90 × 190 | 35" × 75" | 135 × 200* | 90 × 190 + depth |
| Small Double | 120 × 190 | 47" × 75" | 200 × 200 | 120 × 190 + depth |
| Double | 135 × 190 | 53" × 75" | 200 × 200 | 135 × 190 + depth |
| King | 150 × 200 | 59" × 78" | 225 × 220 | 150 × 200 + depth |
| Super King | 180 × 200 | 71" × 78" | 260 × 220 | 180 × 200 + depth |
*Some suppliers cut single duvets at 140 × 200cm — check the label. UK sizes follow National Bed Federation standard tolerances. Measure your mattress, not your bed frame — frames add several centimetres and cause most wrong-size orders.
Why mattress depth matters as much as width
Standard fitted sheets are 25–30cm deep; modern pillow-top and hybrid mattresses reach 30–40cm, and a topper adds more. Our fitted sheets have a 40cm extra-deep fit. Measure mattress + topper together; if the total is over 30cm, standard sheets will keep popping off.
Find the guide for your product
- Duvet size guide — match duvet dimensions to your bed and tog to the season.
- Pillow size guide — standard, square and Euro pillow sizes explained.
- Pillowcase & pillow protector size guide — getting the right fit over your pillows.
- Fitted sheet size guide — sizes plus the depth you need for deep mattresses.
- Mattress topper size guide — sizing toppers and how they affect sheet depth.
- Mattress protector size guide — fitted and full-encasement protector sizes.
- Cushion insert size guide — picking insert sizes for a plump, full look.
Quick answers
What size is a UK King duvet?
225 × 220cm — it fits a 150 × 200cm King mattress with overhang on both sides.
Should a cushion insert be bigger than its cover?
Yes, one size (about 5cm/2") bigger gives a plump look; same-size inserts sag at the corners.
Why won't my fitted sheet stay on?
Depth — if mattress plus topper exceeds the sheet's pocket depth, the corners pull off; measure both together.
Do Small Double and Double beds take the same duvet?
Yes, both use 200 × 200cm.
What size are UK pillows?
Standard UK pillows and pillowcases are 50 × 75cm; square/Euro pillows are 65 × 65cm.
Written by the Posh Tag team, Rochdale, Lancashire. Published: 12 July 2026. Last reviewed: 12 July 2026. Questions? Call +44 7414 441213.
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