Narrow Twin Mattress Buyer’s Guide

What is a narrow twin mattress?

A narrow twin mattress, simply put, is not as wide as a twin mattress.  To be considered a narrow twin mattress, it must also not have the dimensions of any other size.  For example, a toddler or crib mattress is not a narrow twin even though it is narrower than a twin.  Narrow twins are designed with thickness of anywhere from six to twelve inches, just like other traditional sizes.  They can be composed of foams, latex, coils, or a combination of all three.  This size is especially versatile.  It can easily fit in and through tight spaces while still accommodating the length of the average adult.

Narrow Twin RV Mattress  

The narrow twin mattress is often associated with RV use.  Camper fixtures generally match up with mattresses that are smaller in length, width, or both.  Our selection includes three choices of narrow twin RV mattress.  One has a soft comfort level, one is medium and one firm.  They are the Kingship Comfort RV & Me brand, a company specializing in RV and custom sized mattresses.  All three of these narrow twin options are 30 inches wide with a length of 75 inches.  That makes each of them narrower yet they provide the same length as a regular twin- or full-size bed.

Narrow Twin Mattress vs Twin Mattress

At the very basic level, the narrow twin has one key difference compared to the twin size.  The difference is that it reduces the width by eight inches.  However, sometimes the length is altered as well.  There are a few different variations of the narrow twin mattress. One option is actually longer than a twin, with length of 80 inches.  That equates to the same length as a twin XL or traditional queen for comparison.  This narrow twin size still maintains the 30-inch width which is common.  At the same time, shorter narrow twin mattresses are available as well.

Best Narrow Twin Mattress

10″ Kingship Comfort Flippable Elite 2 Mattress

Comfort Options: Soft/Medium or Medium/ Firm

As a hybrid mattress, the Kingship Comfort RV & Me Mattress Soft uses multiple kinds of materials. Every one of these aspects has a specific purpose in the goal to provide a good night’s sleep. Inside the bamboo fabric cover, there are layers of natural Dunlop latex and memory foam with a high-density poly-foam base.

8″ Kingship Comfort Flippable Elite 1 Mattress

Comfort Options: Soft/Medium or Medium/ Firm

The Kingship Comfort RV & Me medium narrow Twin mattress is constructed for durability and support.  It employs a 5-inch high-density poly-foam base plus four inches of specially formulated Superior Gel Memory Foam.  Not only does this memory foam help keep you cool as your sleep, it also works to reduce pressure points.

8″ Kingship Comfort RV & Me Mattress-Firm

All three of these Kingship Comfort narrow Twin mattresses is made in the USA without chemical flame retardants.  This firm option combines the comfort of Superior Gel Memory Foam with the support of a thick 7” high-density poly base.  Its Bamboo fabric mattress cover inhibits bacteria growth plus it is hypoallergenic!

Narrow Twin Sizes

30 x 80 Narrow Twin Mattress:

With a longer length, this narrow twin mattress has the same dimensions of half of a split queen bed.  It is often chosen because it can welcome sleepers who are somewhat taller.

30 x 75 Narrow Twin Mattress:

When searching for a narrow twin mattress, the ones with dimensions of 30” x 75” are the most abundantly available.  That’s because it has the actual length of a traditional twin.

30x 72 Narrow Twin Mattress:

For really cramped spaces, there is this abridged version of narrow twin.  It cuts down both the length and width to more comfortably fit in small areas.

Is a narrow twin a good fit for you?

There are many times when a narrow twin is the right way to go.  First, when needed for use in a motor home, it may be the only size that will work well.  Taking good measurements is key to finding the appropriate size for your area.  Second, if you only need a narrow twin temporarily, it can later be combined with a second narrow twin.  This will provide a larger, more standard size bed for use in the future.  A good example would be if you get two narrow twins to use while traveling.  When the RV is not being used, those mattresses can be removed and used in the home.  That’s just one way this size offers flexibility.

Questions and Answers

Is there a mattress narrower than a twin?

For the narrowest mattress, choose the Narrow Twin mattress size.  It is eight inches less wide than a traditional Twin-size mattress.  A Narrow Twin mattress has a 30-inch width.

What are the sizes of a Narrow Twin?

There are three Narrow Twin mattress sizes and each has differing dimensions.  All three are 30” wide.  The longest of the Narrow Twin mattresses is 30” x 80” and the shortest is 30” x 72”.  The third option is 30” x 75”.

What is the narrowest bed size?

The narrowest bed size is going to be the Narrow Twin size bed.  Outside of specialty beds such as crib beds and custom beds, this size has the slimmest width at 30 inches.  Length can vary on a Narrow Twin bed at either 72”, 75” or 80” long.