What Size Mattress Is Best for Two People

Mattresses come in all kinds of sizes, because there is no single manufacturing standard. You can have one made to order in any size you like, or buy one of the most common sizes. Picking the right size matters a great deal, since the comfort of two people depends on it. To avoid wasting money on a mattress that does not fit, it is best to think through all the relevant measurements up front.

Mattresses for two

Double mattresses are usually ordered for adults. If the best width for one person is 80 to 90 cm, it follows that for two those figures need to be doubled. That puts the width of a mattress for two adults at 160 to 180 cm. 

If you are buying a mattress and already know who will be sleeping on it, you can go by their build and choose the width on that basis. If you do not know yet but still want a double mattress, it is better to allow some extra width – it will never go to waste. 

Mattress sizes for two adults can also be custom. The standard length is 190 or 200 cm. Width and length can vary with the size of the bed and the build of the sleeper. In that case the mattress may need to be made to order. 

The best mattress size for two is worth choosing with an extra 15 cm of length. That is what specialists recommend, and it will save you from an uncomfortable night.

Choosing a mattress

If you do not know these products well enough, it is worth asking for advice at a mattress store. The staff will talk you through the sizes of the models they carry and help you find a mattress at a good price, with good internal components and good upholstery.