standard mattress sizes 2 Page 1
Standard Mattress Sizes - Facts and Figures - 2
...For example, a California queen size mattress will be the same width as other queen size mattresses, but a few inches longer. A California king size mattress will be the same width as other king size mattresses, but it to will be a few inches longer than regular king size mattresses. A California king size mattress is usually eighty four inches long. A god rule of thumb is that a mattress's length should be at least six inches longer than a person's height. Mattresses with extra length have become more popular with tall people that are tired of their feet sticking out of the covers at the bottom of the bed. My brother is six feet, four inches tall and was never comfortable on a mattress until he bought a California king sized mattress. He claims that there's just no substitution for a bed that's the proper length. It makes it much easier to roll over and readjust oneself throughout the night when the bed is long enough for one's entire body to fit into. As with other aspects of finding a mattress that will best suit your needs, the best way to determine which mattress sizes will work for you is to go to a local mattress store and lie down on mattresses of various sizes to feel the differences. Once you've tried out a few different sizes, it should be pretty easy to see which length and width will make you the most comfortable. Not everyone can give you this much accurate information on standard mattress sizes like we can. We hope that you have found it to be useful, as well as something that you can apply and take with you when you are mattress shopping.
Related Articles
Tips On How To Buy A Mattress
4. Size - There are five different sizes to choose from: A twin is 39 x 75 inches, a double is 53 x 75 inches, a queen is 60 x 80 inches, and a king is 78 x 80 inches. Choose a size that fits your room. Go as big as you can because bigger means more room to move around and more comfort.
5. S...
How To Clean A Mattress - What You Need To Know
You may also want to consider purchasing a mattress cover to protect
the surface of your mattress. Choose a washable cover that is easy to remove
and replace on your mattress. Some covers are even designed to reduce dust mite
allergies, and reduce the need to vacuum your mattress. Dust, dander an...
|