Kenyan bed size names
Kenyan beds are named in feet: width by length. Every standard size is 6 ft long, so only the width changes.
- 3 by 6: single, 91 × 183 cm
- 3.5 by 6: three-quarter, 107 × 183 cm
- 4 by 6: double, 122 × 183 cm
- 5 by 6: queen, 152 × 183 cm
- 6 by 6: king, 183 × 183 cm
Kenyan sizes vs UK and US sizes
| Kenyan size | Kenya (cm) | Closest UK size | Closest US size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 by 6 (single) | 91 × 183 | Single 90 × 190 | Twin 97 × 191 |
| 3.5 by 6 (three-quarter) | 107 × 183 | Small double 120 × 190 (wider) | No direct match |
| 4 by 6 (double) | 122 × 183 | Small double 120 × 190 | Full 137 × 191 (wider) |
| 5 by 6 (queen) | 152 × 183 | King 150 × 200 | Queen 152 × 203 |
| 6 by 6 (king) | 183 × 183 | Super king 180 × 200 | King 193 × 203 |
Kenyan mattresses are 6 ft (183 cm) long. UK and US beds are 190 to 203 cm long, so an imported sheet or mattress labelled "queen" or "king" will usually be longer than a Kenyan bed frame. Always buy by the Kenyan feet size.
Space per person
For two sleepers, a 5 by 6 gives each person 76 cm of width, a 6 by 6 gives 91 cm (the width of a full single), and a 4 by 6 gives only 61 cm. Couples who want a single bed's width each should choose 6 by 6.
Questions
Is 5 by 6 queen or king?
In Kenya, 5 by 6 is queen size (152 × 183 cm). King size is 6 by 6 (183 × 183 cm).
Is 6 by 6 a king size bed?
Yes. A 6 by 6 bed is king size in Kenya, 183 × 183 cm or 72 × 72 inches.
Will a US queen sheet fit a Kenyan 5 by 6 mattress?
It will fit the width but is about 20 cm too long, because a US queen is 203 cm long and a Kenyan 5 by 6 is 183 cm. Kenyan-made 5 by 6 sheets fit best.
Is 5 by 6 bigger than a UK double?
Yes. A UK double is 135 cm wide; a Kenyan 5 by 6 is 152 cm wide, close to a UK king (150 cm).