A standard king size bed size measure approx 150cm in width and 200cm in length (approx 5′ x 6’6″). These measurements however only apply to the mattress and most divan bases.
King size mattresses are one of the most popular bed/mattress sizes in the UK. This is due to them offering more space than a double for two people without dominating a room like a super kingsize.
Bed frames or bedsteads tend to be a little bigger due to their headends, foot ends, corner posts and side rails. All of these need to be considered as they surround the mattress. The extra width and length of these types of bed are usually between 50-150mm (4-10″). There are however some frames which are much bigger than this due to curved or thick posts, head ends or foot ends, a good example of this would be a traditional sleigh bed.
If your mattress has been bought from another country or from a European based store be sure to check the size. Many mattresses from these types of stores differ from the standard UK sizes.
Depth of a kingsize mattress
As mentioned this isn’t usually the case with king size divan beds. Divan bases tend to be the same dimensions as the mattress. The only problems you may find here could be down to finishing touches such as drawer handles, piping or padding.
The depth of kingsize mattresses can vary dramatically. The components inside the mattress and its design can all have a big effect on how deep they are. This is especially true in a pocket spring mattress that uses layers of springs or layers of springs and foam
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