Bed Sheet Sizes and Dimensions Guide

When buying new sheets, the most important factor beyond fabrics and colours is getting the sizing right. And there’s no such thing as one size fits all when it comes to bed sheet sizes. Just like the standard mattress sizes, there are standard bed sheet sizes as well. 

For instance, if it requires all your strength to stretch and fit the sheets on a mattress, and the sheets still don’t fit, then you’ve bought the wrong sheet size. But, lucky for you, our guide breaks down the best sheet sizes for any bed; with its help, you can quickly measure and get the right fit!

Bed Sheet Sizes Chart

The chart will help determine which dimensions of sheet sizes fit the standard mattress sizes. Therefore to avoid getting the wrong sheet size, refer to the size.

Crib Size Sheets Dimensions

• Mattress Size: 30 inches wide and 75 inches long, or 70cms wide and 140cms long.
• Fitted sheet size: 28 inches wide and 52-54 inches long.
• Flat sheet size: flat sheets are not generally paired with crib mattresses.
• Duvet cover size: 48 inches wide and 59 inches long.
• Bed skirt size: bed skirts aren’t compatible with cribs.

Crib sheets are relatively thin and best suited for toddlers and infants. Also, it is quite hard to find crib-size bed skirts, and the flat sheets do not seem to go with the crib’s mattress; thus generally may not be available in the market.

Twin Size Sheet Dimensions

• Mattress Size: 36 inches wide and 75 inches long, or 75cms wide and 190cms long.
• Fitted sheet size: 39-40 inches wide and 75-76 inches long.
• Flat sheet size: 75 inches wide and 90-102 inches long.
• Duvet cover size: 74 inches wide and 98 inches long.
• Bed skirt size: 39 inches wide and 75 inches long.

Twin bedding is the smallest bed size, designed to accommodate one sleeper comfortably. Although they are mostly used for children, teens, and college dorm rooms, they are also a good option for adult sleepers, but with limited space. Moreover, depending on the material and brand, the dimensions of the duvet and the flat bed sheet sizes may vary.

Twin XL Sheet Dimensions

• Mattress Size: 39 inches wide and 80 inches long, or 96.5cms wide and 203cms long.
• Fitted sheet size: 39-40 inches wide and 80 inches long.
• Flat sheet size: 75 inches wide and 102-114 inches long.
• Duvet cover size: 74 inches wide and 98 inches long.
• Bed skirt size: 39 inches wide and 80 inches long.

Twin xl beddings are usually used in college dorms. And since twin xl mattresses are slightly wider than the twin size. This means a person is required to buy twin xl fitted sheets. However, using a twin comforter and flat sheet is fine if needed.

Full/Double Sheet Dimensions

• Mattress Size: 54 inches wide and 75 inches long, or 134.5cms wide and 190.5cms long.
• Fitted sheet size: 54-55 inches wide and 76 inches long.
• Flat sheet size: 84-90 inches wide and 90-96 inches long.
• Duvet cover size: 95 inches wide and 98 inches long.
• Bed skirt size: 54 inches wide and 75 inches long.

A full-size mattress or double-size bed is the usual choice of apartment dwellers and is great for guest rooms. Furthermore, a full-size bed can accommodate two people. Therefore it is considered the gold standard bed size for couples. Also, a full/double size mattress requires full-size sheets such as full-size duvet exclusively, full size fitted sheet or full size flat sheet.

Queen Sheet Dimensions

• Mattress Size: 60 inches wide and 78 inches long, or 152.5cms wide and 203cms long.
• Fitted sheet size: 62 inches wide and 82 inches long.
• Flat sheet size: 92-102 inches wide and 88-115 inches long.
• Duvet cover size: 95 inches wide and 98 inches long.
• Bed skirt size: 60 inches wide and 80 inches long.

The Queen mattress is a popular mattress size. It is the choice of couples and singles who like extra space in the bed. Also, note the dimensions of the flat sheets, fitted sheets, and duvets.

The bed sheet sizes are 62 inches wide, and 82 inches long for queen size fitted sheet. The queen size flat sheet is 92-102 inches wide and 88-115 inches long.

Are There Any More Queen Sheet Sizes

Queen mattresses are generally 60 inches wide and 78 inches long. However, there are variations in queen sizes. 

However, half queen size is another speciality that is 30 inches wide and 80 inches long. Generally, people buy two half-queen mattresses to adjust each side to a person’s comfort level. For this mattress, a speciality half queen fitted sheet is required.

King Sheet Dimensions

• Mattress Size: 72 inches wide and 85 inches long, or 193cms wide and 203cms long.
• Fitted sheet size: 78 inches wide and 82 inches long.
• Flat sheet size: 102-110 inches wide and 88-115 inches long.
• Duvet cover size: 98 inches wide and 111 inches long.
• Bed skirt size: 78 inches wide and 80 inches long.

Although both are the same length, king-size beddings are wider than the queen size, with mattress dimensions of 72 inches wide by 85 inches long. They are ideal for couples to snuggle up with their significant other, single sleepers, or parents with one child. With its wide size, the sheet sizes for the bed are specific since the queen sheets may not fit on the king-size mattress. The bed sheet sizes, such as fitted king sheets, King flat sheets, as well as king duvet covers, are suitable for king-size beddings.

Types of Bed Sheets

Knowing the types of sheets is necessary when shopping for one, especially the differences between a fitted sheet and a flat sheet. So scroll down to know about all available bedsheets in the market to make an informed decision.

Fitted Sheets

A fitted sheet is also known as a bottom sheet, typically used to cover and protect the mattress. They have elastic corners, which help these sheets to grip the mattress tightly. They are needed to be of the exact size since larger fitted sheets will outsize the mattress, whereas smaller ones wouldn’t fit or fail to hold the grip of the mattress at the elastic corners. 

Flat Sheets

A flat is referred to as a top sheet, placed over the bottom sheet, and is larger in length and width than a mattress. They are designed to lay flat on the mattress with the extra sides tucked under the mattress. 

The main difference between a fitted sheet and a flat sheet lies in their dimensions. Besides, fitted sheets have elastic corners that help with the snug fit, whereas flat sheets are rectangular pieces of cloth that are just lengthier than the dimensions of the mattress.

Duvet

A duvet is a soft and thick blanket usually filled with down, feathers, wool, silk, or synthetic material. Unlike comforters, a duvet requires a duvet cover that can be taken off for wash, keeping the duvet clean. They cover the mattress surface and drape slightly over the edge.

Bed Skirt

A bed skirt is a luxury item called a ‘dust ruffle’. They are decorative pieces of fabric designed to hide the corners of the mattress or the gap between your bed and the floor. The standard measure for a bed skirt’s drop is 15 inches, but depending on the requirement and brands, they vary. 

How to Measure a Fitted Sheet

Although the fitted sheet measurement varies from the mattress measurement, there are few ways to know which standard fitted sheet size fits your mattress. Just follow the below steps.

• Remove all the sheets to measure the mattress dimensions.
• Measure and note the width, length, and height of your mattress (make sure to include the toppers when measuring the height).
• Now, lay the fitted sheet to measure the sheets and know which side is length and width (the longer sides are the length and the shorter sides width).
• Lastly, measure the pocket length of the fitted sheet, which should match the height of the mattress.

If the fitted sheets are slightly larger, an inch or two, they can fit on the mattress just fine. But they could bunch up and come off at night if it is much bigger than the mattress. And if they are small, they won’t fit. 

How to Choose the Right Bed Sheet Size

To get the right bed sheet sizes, compare the bed sheet dimensions with the mattress to choose the perfect bed sheet size. To do so, here are a couple of additional items to note.

Mattress Depth

Generally, people prioritise the mattress’s length and width, but the mattress’s height is equally crucial in choosing the right-sized sheets. Moreover, many add a mattress topper for extra support or cushion, adding to the mattress’s depth or height. So make sure to add the height of the toppers when purchasing fitted sheets.

Wash & Care

Besides washing the bed sheets regularly, washing your sheets right after making a purchase can improve the durability of your sheets since the sheets may have been in contact with chemicals in production and transportation. However, make sure to follow the care label instruction not to damage the bed sheets. 

Final Thoughts

A final note on the bed sheet sizes: if you can not find the perfect fit or size of the sheet, choose an approximately sized bed sheet for your mattress. For example, If a person owns a custom size mattress, then instead of going for just any regular sheet sizes, acquiring the right size of bed sheets based on the measurements closest to the mattress’ dimensions is a much better choice.

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