Smallest room for each bed size
| Bed size | Mattress | Smallest room, bed against a wall | Smallest room, walkway both sides |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 by 6 (single) | 91 × 183 cm | 151 × 243 cm (4 ft 11 in × 8 ft) | 211 × 243 cm (6 ft 11 in × 8 ft) |
| 3.5 by 6 (three-quarter) | 107 × 183 cm | 167 × 243 cm (5 ft 6 in × 8 ft) | 227 × 243 cm (7 ft 5 in × 8 ft) |
| 4 by 6 (double) | 122 × 183 cm | 182 × 243 cm (6 ft × 8 ft) | 242 × 243 cm (7 ft 11 in × 8 ft) |
| 5 by 6 (queen) | 152 × 183 cm | 212 × 243 cm (6 ft 11 in × 8 ft) | 272 × 243 cm (8 ft 11 in × 8 ft) |
| 6 by 6 (king) | 183 × 183 cm | 243 × 243 cm (8 ft × 8 ft) | 303 × 243 cm (9 ft 11 in × 8 ft) |
Method: mattress size plus a 60 cm walkway at the foot and on each open side. For a comfortable room, use 75 cm instead. Bed frames and headboards add 5 to 15 cm, so measure your frame too.
How to measure your room
- Measure wall to wall in the direction the bed will be wide, then the direction it will be long.
- Subtract wardrobes, doors that swing in, and window sills you need to reach.
- Compare with the table, or enter the numbers in the bed size calculator.
Common Kenyan bedrooms
A typical 3 × 3 m (10 × 10 ft) bedroom fits a 5 by 6 with walkways on both sides. A 2.5 × 3 m room fits a 4 by 6 or a 5 by 6 placed against a wall. A 6 by 6 needs at least 303 cm of width for walkways on both sides.
Questions
What size bed fits a 10 by 10 room?
A 10 × 10 ft (305 × 305 cm) room fits a 5 by 6 bed with 76 cm on each side, and a 6 by 6 with 61 cm on each side.
How much space should be around a bed?
At least 60 cm (2 ft) on each side you use and at the foot. 75 cm feels comfortable.
What is the smallest room for a 6 by 6 bed?
About 303 × 243 cm (9 ft 11 in × 8 ft) with walkways on both sides.