The queen mattress is the most popular bed size in the United States — and for good reason. It fits most master bedrooms, accommodates couples comfortably, and offers the widest selection of mattress models, bed frames, and bedding of any standard size. This guide gives you the exact queen dimensions in inches, feet, and centimeters, plus practical guidance on room fit, queen variants, and how to pick the right queen mattress for your situation.
A standard queen size mattress measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. Here's that in every unit you'd want to cross-reference:
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 60 inches (5'0" / 152 cm) |
| Length | 80 inches (6'8" / 203 cm) |
| Surface area | 4,800 sq in (3.10 m²) |
| Per-person width (couple) | ~30 inches each |
| Recommended room size | 10 × 11 ft minimum (10 × 12 ft is more comfortable) |
| Same length as | Twin XL, Full XL, and King (all 80") |
How wide is a queen mattress? 60 inches — that's exactly 5 feet, or 152 centimeters.
How long is a queen mattress? 80 inches — that's 6 feet 8 inches, or 203 centimeters.
Total queen mattress size in feet: 5 feet by 6 feet 8 inches (5'0" × 6'8").
The standard queen at 60" × 80" is what most stores stock. A few specialty variants exist for specific needs:
For 95%+ of buyers, the standard 60" × 80" queen is the right pick. Variants exist for specific edge cases.
| Size | Inches | Width vs Queen | Length vs Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full (Double) | 54" × 75" | 6" narrower | 5" shorter |
| Queen | 60" × 80" | — | — |
| Olympic Queen | 66" × 80" | 6" wider | Same |
| King (Eastern King) | 76" × 80" | 16" wider | Same |
| California King | 72" × 84" | 12" wider | 4" longer |
Queen vs Full: A queen is 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than a full — worth the upgrade for couples and tall sleepers, less critical for solo adults in small bedrooms. See our full vs queen comparison for details.
Queen vs King: A king is 16 inches wider than a queen at the same length. Couples gain 8 inches of personal width each. The trade-off: bigger room required (12 × 12 ft minimum), pricier mattress and bedding. See our queen vs king head-to-head.
A queen needs roughly a 10 × 11 foot bedroom as a comfortable minimum. That leaves about 2 feet of walking clearance on the sides and at the foot of the bed. In a 10 × 12 ft room you'll have space for nightstands on both sides and a small dresser; 11 × 12+ gives you full flexibility for furniture.
| Room size | Queen fit |
|---|---|
| 9' × 10' | Tight — the bed will dominate the room; one nightstand at most |
| 10' × 11' | Comfortable minimum — nightstands on both sides |
| 10' × 12' | Good fit — nightstands + small dresser |
| 11' × 13' or larger | Plenty of room — consider whether king would fit just as well |
Practical tip: tape the queen footprint on your floor before buying. It's the fastest way to confirm the bed plus side-clearance will actually work in your room.
If you're not sure what size to get, the queen is rarely the wrong answer.
Once you've settled on queen, the next decisions are about feel, construction, and budget:
A queen adjustable base lets you elevate head or foot for reading, watching TV, sleep apnea, acid reflux, or back support. Split-queen options exist if both partners want independent control.
Quality queen mattresses run from around $800 for solid mid-range options to $2,500+ for premium hybrids and latex. Budget under $500 is possible but durability and material quality drop off quickly. Financing options are available across all price ranges.
Two minutes of lying on a mattress tells you more than any spec sheet. Visit any of our 5 LA Mattress Store showrooms to test queens across every major brand and construction type. Every purchase includes a 120-night comfort guarantee — if the queen you pick doesn't work at home, you have time to swap it.
A standard queen is 60 inches wide by 80 inches long — 5 feet by 6 feet 8 inches, or 152 × 203 centimeters.
A queen mattress is exactly 5 feet wide and 6 feet 8 inches long.
152 centimeters wide by 203 centimeters long.
Yes — it's the most popular couples' size in the U.S. Each person gets roughly 30 inches of width. Couples sharing a bed nightly will find a queen comfortable; couples who co-sleep with kids or pets may eventually want a king.
A queen is 6 inches wider (60" vs 54") and 5 inches longer (80" vs 75") than a full. For couples, that's significant; for solo sleepers, it's incremental.
A California queen is 4 inches longer than a standard queen — 60" × 84" instead of 60" × 80". Useful for sleepers over 6 feet tall who don't need king-width.
No. Queen sheets are 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than full sheets. Fitted sheets need to match the mattress size to stay in place.
10 × 11 feet for comfortable side-and-foot clearance. 10 × 12 ft gives you room for nightstands on both sides plus a small dresser.
Yes. The same mattress model in queen typically runs $200–$600 less than in king. Sheets, frames, and accessories are all cheaper in queen too.
Every type — memory foam, hybrid, latex, and innerspring. Queen is the most produced size globally; if a mattress model exists at all, it almost certainly comes in queen.
Visit any of our 5 LA Mattress Store locations to compare queens in person, or browse our queen mattress collection online. We carry queens from every major brand at a range of price points.
The most-purchased mattress size in the US, in every dimension format, plus how it compares to a full and a king.
| Size | Inches (W × L) | Feet | Centimeters | Sleeps | Min. room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen | 60" × 80" | 5 ft × 6 ft 8 in | 152 × 203 cm | Two | 10 × 10 ft |
| Full | 54" × 75" | 4 ft 6 in × 6 ft 3 in | 137 × 190.5 cm | One | 9 × 10 ft |
| King | 76" × 80" | 6 ft 4 in × 6 ft 8 in | 193 × 203 cm | Two | 12 × 12 ft |
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A queen is 60" × 80" — 5 ft × 6 ft 8 in, or 152 × 203 cm.
Queen is the most-bought couples size in the US, giving each sleeper about 30" of width. Couples who want more shoulder room step up to a king (76" × 80").
A queen is 6" wider and 5" longer than a full (60" × 80" vs 54" × 75").
About 10 × 10 ft — the bed takes 5 × 6.7 ft and you need ~24" of walk-around on three sides.
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