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Weight of a Mattress Top

Anytime you move from one home to another, you're reminded of the weight of a mattress. It can be quite heavy, and the weight actually increases over time. The weight of mattress tops varies between the different sizes.
  1. Twin size

    • Twin mattresses are 39 inches wide and 75 inches long. A sample of twin mattresses listed for sale online included a range from 50 to 95 pounds and an average weight of 71.8 pounds.

    Queen size

    • Queen-sized mattresses are 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. A sample of queen mattresses listed for sale online included a range from 60 to 93 pounds and an average weight of 81.4 pounds.

    King size

    • King-sized mattresses are 76 inches wide and 80 inches long. A sample of king mattresses listed for sale online ranged from 63 to 112 pounds and had an average weight of 92.2 pounds.

    Added weight

    • Over time, the weight of mattresses increases due to the accumulation of dead skin cells, dust mite debris, sweat and other factors. Estimates suggest the weight of a mattress may double over the course of 10 years.