Full Vs. Double Bed Size

Measurements

• A full or double bed is 54 inches by 75 inches in North America, Australia and the United Kingdom.

International Differences

• In the United States, certain beds are often referred to as "twin" and "full." In England, these bed sizes are referred to as "single" and "double."

Sheets and Blankets

• When buying sheets for a full or double bed, the sheets may have "full" or "double" listed as its measurements. Either will fit, but some people choose queen-size sheets, which allow more room for the sheets to wrap around the mattress.

Other Beds

• Twin mattresses are shorter than full or double beds. They are 39 inches by 75 inches. Queen beds are 60 inches by 80 inches, and king-size beds are 76 inches by 80 inches.

Considerations

• While being more roomy than a single or a twin, a full or double bed is the same length as a twin and only 15 inches wider, making it slightly narrow for two adults.