Bed size refers to the dimensions of a mattress and the names by which standard sizes are called. Beds themselves vary widely in size according to the degree of ornamentation but are sold according to the size of mattress they take. The dimensions and names vary considerably around the world, with most countries having their own standards and terminology.
Modern sizes in metric system countries are 200 centimetres (79 in) long. The traditional "double" size standard among English speaking countries, based on the imperial measurement is 4'6" by 6'3" (54 by 75 inches (137 by 191 cm)) but the sizes for other bed types tend to vary.
Read more about Bed Size: Table of Common Sizes, Standard Sizes in The United States and Canada, UK and Ireland Sizes, Mainland European Sizes, Australian Sizes, New Zealand Sizes, South African Sizes, Singaporean and Malaysian Sizes, Thailand Sizes
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