Mattress Guides for Kenya

Plain answers on Kenyan bed sizes, mattress types, density, firmness, care and lifespan, written by Mattresses Kenya. Start with your size, then pick a type.

Sizes

• Bed and mattress sizes in Kenya
  Every Kenyan size in cm, inches and feet.
• Is 5 by 6 queen or king?
  Kenyan size names vs UK and US sizes.
• 3.5 by 6 vs 4 by 6
  Which width to buy for one adult or a couple.
• What size bed fits my room?
  Smallest room for each bed size.

Types and materials

• Types of mattresses explained
  Foam, orthopedic, spring, memory foam, hybrid, pillow-top.
• Mattress density explained
  What kg/m³ means, with a density check calculator.
• Orthopedic vs spring vs memory foam
  Which type suits how you sleep.
• Mattress glossary
  44 mattress terms in plain English.

Choosing a mattress

• How to choose a mattress
  Size, thickness, density, type and firmness.
• Firmness by sleep position and weight
  Plus every model ranked by firmness.
• Best mattress for back pain in Kenya
  Firmness and thickness for back support.

Care and lifespan

• How long does a mattress last?
  When to replace, and what wears mattresses out in Kenya.
• Mattress care guide
  Cleaning, stains, damp and rotating.
• Bedbugs and your mattress
  What works, what doesn't, when to replace.

Data

• Kenya sleep and mattress facts 2026
  Household sizes, floors, sleep and market data, all sourced.

Tools

• Bed size calculator
  Enter your room size, see which bed fits.
• Density check calculator
  Weigh a foam mattress, get its density.
• Mattress finder
  Match a mattress to your size and sleep needs.