A visual guide to finding the best mattress size for your room and needs, with input from our sleep expert
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- The best mattress size for your needs will depend on your room size, if you sleep alone, and more.
- Our expert-curated mattress size chart and recommendations will help you make the best selection.
- Queen is the most popular mattress size because it's suitable for couples and sprawling individuals.
Finding the right mattress size for your needs depends on several factors, including your room size, body size, if you share a bed, and how much you like to sprawl. Based on five years of professional mattress testing, I've outlined the six standard sizes in our mattress size chart below and recommend the best use cases. I've also covered 10 less common mattress sizes and when you'd want to consider them.
When buying a mattress, regardless of size, always look for a long home trial period. That way, if you find the mattress isn't the right size for your needs, you can return it. See our guide to the best mattresses for our top picks.
Standard mattress sizes
Most mattresses are available in these six standard sizes. From smallest to largest, they are:
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