# How to Determine if a Memory Foam Mattress Is Firm or Medium?
Memory foam mattresses conform to the shape of your body. They are stiffer in cooler temperatures and softer in warmer temperatures. While these mattresses are more expensive than a spring mattress, they are also fit your body better. Most memory foam mattresses come in three styles: firm, medium and soft. The amount of firmness on a memory foam mattress is related to its density.
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Feel the top of the memory foam mattress. Press your hand into it or sit on it for a basic idea of the firmness. If the memory foam hardly moves, it's firm. If the memory foam sinks a little bit, it's medium.
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Locate the tag on your memory foam mattress and look for the density of the mattress. It will be in the form of pounds of density.
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Check the number of pounds of density to see how firm your mattress is. Five lbs. of density or higher is a firm mattress, while 4 lbs. of density is medium, according to the website Healthy Foundation.
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