US Full (often called Double) vs US Queen: room-space estimates

US Full mattress-only: recommended clear rectangle about 2.59 m (8 ft 6 in) wide by 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in) long; US Queen mattress-only: recommended clear rectangle about 2.74 m (9 ft) wide by 2.64 m (8 ft 8 in) long. These are market-specific planning estimates, not code minimums; only named frame examples include a frame, and furniture, doors and circulation remain excluded.

US Full mattress (often called Double)

Market
US
Mattress width
137.2 cm4 ft 6 in
Mattress length
190.5 cm6 ft 3 in
Mattress-only physical width
137.2 cm4 ft 6 inFrame dimensions not measured.
Mattress-only physical length
190.5 cm6 ft 3 inFrame dimensions not measured.
Recommended clear room width
259.1 cm8 ft 6 in
Recommended clear room length
251.5 cm8 ft 3 in
Assumptions for us full mattress (often called double)
  • Recommended clear dimensions are planning guidance, not code minimums.
  • Apply the recommendation to each accessible side; actual access needs vary. Editorial comfort guidance, not a regulation.
  • FitWise modeling assumption: 24 inches at the foot. Sleep Foundation discusses space around each side; applying that figure at the foot is an extrapolation, not direct source guidance or a code minimum. The geometry engine treats the headboard as against a wall.

US Queen mattress

Market
US
Mattress width
152.4 cm5 ft 0 in
Mattress length
203.2 cm6 ft 8 in
Mattress-only physical width
152.4 cm5 ft 0 inFrame dimensions not measured.
Mattress-only physical length
203.2 cm6 ft 8 inFrame dimensions not measured.
Recommended clear room width
274.3 cm9 ft 0 in
Recommended clear room length
264.2 cm8 ft 8 in
Assumptions for us queen mattress
  • Recommended clear dimensions are planning guidance, not code minimums.
  • Apply the recommendation to each accessible side; actual access needs vary. Editorial comfort guidance, not a regulation.
  • FitWise modeling assumption: 24 inches at the foot. Sleep Foundation discusses space around each side; applying that figure at the foot is an extrapolation, not direct source guidance or a code minimum. The geometry engine treats the headboard as against a wall.

Sources and evidence

  • Fitwise internal reference-size and clearance convention Fitwise.stream; accessed 2026-10-06

    Internally documented round-number reference sizes and comfort-clearance recommendations used when no single external standard applies; see specs/DATA_MODEL.md ยง2.

  • Mattress Sizes 101: Finding Your Perfect Fit โ€” Bedroom Dimensions Sleep Foundation; accessed 2026-10-06

    Editorial recommendation to leave about 24 inches of space around each side of a bed to avoid a cramped feeling. This is guidance, not a building code or accessibility requirement.

  • Mattress Sizes 101: Finding Your Perfect Fit Sleep Foundation; accessed 2026-10-06

    Publishes US nominal mattress dimensions in inches. US King 76ร—80, Queen 60ร—80, Full 54ร—75. Values converted to millimetres; "Full" is used as the US-market term rather than treating Double as a universal name.