EU Double Mattresses
The EU double (140 x 200cm) is the continental couples' size: a touch wider and a full 10cm longer than a UK double.
Why choose an EU double?
- It's 5cm wider and 10cm longer than a UK double.
- It's the default double size across much of Europe, including many IKEA beds.
- The 200cm length matches a UK king's, which suits taller couples who don't need the king's width.
- Each sleeper gets 70cm of width, a little more than on a UK double.
Allow at least 2.6m x 2.9m; use 140 x 200cm continental sheets, and many owners size up to a king duvet.
Emma Original Mattress
Why choose an EU double?
- It's 5cm wider and 10cm longer than a UK double.
- It's the default double size across much of Europe, including many IKEA beds.
- The 200cm length matches a UK king's, which suits taller couples who don't need the king's width.
- Each sleeper gets 70cm of width, a little more than on a UK double.
Allow at least 2.6m x 2.9m; use 140 x 200cm continental sheets, and many owners size up to a king duvet.
How big is an EU double mattress?
140 x 200cm, against 135 x 190cm for a UK double.
Will UK double bedding fit an EU double?
A UK double fitted sheet will not fit properly; you need 140 x 200cm continental sheets. A UK double duvet is workable but a touch narrow, so many owners size up to a king duvet.
Will an EU double fit a UK double frame?
No, because it is both wider and longer. Check the frame's internal measurements: European frames are built for 200cm mattresses.
Who is an EU double for?
Owners of European bed frames, and couples who want more length than a UK double without moving up to a king width.