The Difference Between Queen-Size and King-Size Beds

February 23, 2024, 11:26 am | Read time: 2 minutes

When it comes to designing a bedroom, one essential question arises: How big should the bed be? Do you need a lot of space, or will two people be sleeping in it? These are questions to consider beforehand. Terms that frequently come up in this context are queen size and king size. But what do these terms actually mean?

When purchasing a new bed, you may have come across the terms “queen size” and “king size.” These designations originally come from the U.S. They don’t indicate the luxury level of the beds but simply their size. Although both types generally refer to a comfortable double bed with a single mattress, queen size and king size beds have a simple difference.

How Big Are Queen Size Beds?

In the U.S., queen size beds measure 60 x 80 inches, which converts to 152 x 203 centimeters. Since such odd measurements don’t exist in Germany, queen size beds there are either 140 x 200 or 160 x 200 cm. They are also known as “French beds.”

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How Big Are King Size Beds?

Here’s the difference from queen size beds: King size beds are simply larger at 76 x 80 inches, which converts to 193 x 203 cm. This size also doesn’t exist in Germany. There, king size beds are either 180 x 200 or 190 x 200 cm, making them the largest of all normally available variants.

Note: Both queen size and king size beds are also available with a length of 220 instead of 200 cm.

The Difference Between Queen Size, King Size, and Other Sizes

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What Other Bed Sizes Are There?

Single Bed: The name says it all. This bed is just enough for one person. It is at least 80 to a maximum of 120 x 200 cm.
Twin: A twin bed consists of two separate single beds. In international hotel chains, it usually measures 99 x 193 cm.
Double Bed: This is a general term for beds measuring 140 x 200 or 140 x 220 cm. Judging by the dimensions, a queen size bed is also a double bed. It’s just another way of naming it.
Full: The full bed is the same size as the smallest form of the queen size bed—usually 140 x 200 cm.

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King Size or Queen Size Bed in a Hotel

Especially when booking a hotel, the terms king size and queen size often come up. If you’ve always wondered what the exact difference is or what you should choose, you now have the answer: If you prefer something larger and want more space while sleeping, you should opt for a king size bed.

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