Bed Frame Sizes and Dimensions Guide

What is a bed frame?

A bed frame is a frame wherein a mattress sits inside. The bed frame can make the room more stylish. It also allows the bed to have different colors and styles. There are bed frames with different looks. They can look modern, traditional, rustic, and many more. When buying a bed frame, make sure your mattress fits in your. Besides considering the function, you can also consider the aesthetics. Don’t neglect ton consider the color and style of bed frame you’ll get.

Bed Frame Size & Dimensions Chart

What to consider when buying a bed frame based on size?

Depending on the bed frame, there will be extra inches added to the dimension. On many headboard sizes, the rule of thumb is to add 4 extra inches. The length is usually longer by 2 to 4 inches because the frame is bigger than the standard mattress size. The only bed frame that will not be bigger than the mattress will be an adjustable bed frame.  An adjustable bed frame is made about the same size as the mattress. Below is a list of bed frames. When considering the size of each, keep in mind to add the inches to the width and the length of the bed frame.

California King Bed

Dimensions: 72″ x 84″
Best for: Couples, Single Sleepers

A California king measures 72 inches by 84 inches. As you read earlier, you need to add around 4 inches to the width and 2 to 4 inches to the head. The California king is also called a western king.

King Bed

Dimensions: 76″ x 80″
Best for: Couples, Single Sleepers

The king bed measures 76 inches by 80 inches. Remember to add an extra 4 inches for to the width and an extra 2 to 4 inches to the length. Some people call this frame an eastern king bed frame size. The king bed frame is the most popular size for couples.

Queen Bed

Dimensions: 50″ x 80″
Best for: Couples, Single Sleepers

The queen frame size measures 60 inches by 80 inches. As before, add an average of 4 inches to width and 2 to 4 inches to length. The queen size is very common for couples, single, or children.

Full XL Bed

Dimensions: 54″ x 80″
Best for: Couples, Single Sleepers

The full XL size measures 54 inches by 80 inches. While available, this frame is not as common as the full bed frame, which measures 54 inches by 75 inches. Again, it is important to add an average of 4 inches for the width and 2 to 4 inches for the length. The full  XL bed is good for someone that needs those extra 5 inches of length over the full size.

Full Bed

Dimensions: 54″ x 75″
Best for: Couples, Single Sleepers

As you read earlier, the full bed frame measures 54 inches by 75 inches. Like the full XL, add around 4 inches for the width and 2 to 4 inches for the length. The full size is good for someone who enjoys space, but does not have room to fit a queen or king size bed frame. If you can comfortably fit on a full bed, then you may not need a full XL.

Twin XL Bed

Dimensions: 38″ x 80″
Best for: Single Sleepers

The twin XL bed frame measures 38 inches by 80 inches. However, the bed frame width should be around 4 inches wider and 2 to 4 inches longer than the mattress.

Twin Bed

Dimensions: 38″ x 75″
Best for: Single Sleepers

The twin size measures 38 inches by 75 inches. The twin bed is 5 inches shorter than the twin xl size. Just like the twin xl bed frame, it is important to add around 4 inches to the width and 2 to 4 inches to the length.

Bed Frame Size & Mattress

The bed frame is a different size from the mattress in most cases. The reason is that the bed frame needs to be wider and longer than the mattress itself. In contrast, the box spring or platform bed frame the mattress sits on will be the exact width and length.