UK Small Single Mattresses
The UK small single (75 x 190cm) is the space saver: full single length in a frame that squeezes into box rooms and compact children's beds.
Why choose a small single?
- At 15cm narrower than a standard single, it fits rooms and alcoves a 3ft bed can't.
- It's the same 190cm length as a standard single, so it isn't a children-only size.
- Many cabin beds and some caravan beds are built to 2ft 6in.
- Size for size, a smaller mattress generally costs less.
Allow at least 2m x 2.8m of floor space; small single (2ft 6in) fitted sheets fit, with a standard single duvet on top.
Emma Original Mattress
Why choose a small single?
- At 15cm narrower than a standard single, it fits rooms and alcoves a 3ft bed can't.
- It's the same 190cm length as a standard single, so it isn't a children-only size.
- Many cabin beds and some caravan beds are built to 2ft 6in.
- Size for size, a smaller mattress generally costs less.
Allow at least 2m x 2.8m of floor space; small single (2ft 6in) fitted sheets fit, with a standard single duvet on top.
How big is a small single mattress?
75 x 190cm, or 2ft 6in wide by 6ft 3in long. It is the same length as a standard single, 15cm narrower.
Is a small single big enough for an adult?
For occasional use, yes. For every night, most adults sleep better on a standard 90cm single if the room allows.
What bedding fits a small single?
Fitted sheets need to be small single (2ft 6in) size, sold by most larger bedding retailers. A standard single duvet works fine on top.
Where are small singles used?
Box rooms, narrow children's rooms, cabin and captain's beds, and some caravans and motorhomes.
Should I choose a small single or a standard single?
If the room fits a 90cm frame, choose the standard single: the extra width makes a real difference. The small single is for rooms where every centimetre counts.