Ideally, every decade or so; one has to conquer the puzzling task of shopping for a new mattress. Not only are there different mattress sizes to consider to determine what’s right for your circumstances (e.g. King, Queen, Double, or Single bed size - the list can go on), but once you’ve landed on a bed size; there comes even more sub-variations based on the country you reside in!
For example: you’re in the market for a King size bed dimension, though would it be a European, UK, Asia Pacific, or a Hong Kong King bed size?
Fret not, as we help you brace the intimidating world of choosing the right bed size in Hong Kong! By reading this helpful guide, you will know exactly what to take into account for determining the right mattress size for you, your partner, your bedroom, and other lifestyle factors.
Mattress length
Do your feet happen to meet the free-hanging edge of your current bed size?
or
Does the top of your head often disagree with the placement of your headboard?
These are tell-tale signs your current mattress size is trying to communicate: I am too short for you!
In order to purchase the bed size of your dreams on the first try - it’s important to note that your particular height should fit within each end of your mattress, with ample space of at least 30 cm in total.
For example, if an individual is 170 cm tall - the right mattress size for them would be their height + a minimum of 30 cm = 200 cm long mattress.
The average height of Hong Kongers has grown to an average of 159 cm; which is a lot to say - given the city’s humble beginnings of a mere 146 cm per person. Unfortunately, a mattress size of 183 cm (6 cm shy of the recommendation) does not do the trick nowadays for the local population.
What are some common mattress sizes?
Common mattress sizes in Hong Kong
| Size | FT | CM |
| Single | 3'0" x 6'8" 3'0" x 6'3" 3'0" x 6'0" |
90 x 183 cm 90 x 190 cm 90 x 200 cm |
| Large Single | 3'6" x 6'3" 3'6" x 6'0" |
107 x 183 cm 107 x 190 cm |
| Double | 4'0" x 6'3" 4'0" x 6'0" |
122 x 183 cm 122 x 190 cm |
| Full Double | 4'6" x 6'3" 4'6" x 6'0" |
137 x 183 cm 137 x 190 cm |
| Queen | 5'3" x 6'7" 4'11" x 6'7" 4'12" x 6'3" 4'11" x 6'0" |
150 x 183 cm 152 x 190 cm 150 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm |
| King | 6'0" x 6'3" 5'11" x 6'7" |
183 x 190 cm 180 x 200 cm |
| Super King | 6'7" x 6'7" | 200 x 200 cm |
Other international sizes
| European Sizes | American Sizes | Australian Sizes |
| King: 180 x 200 cm | King: 193 x 203 cm | King: 183 x 203 cm |
| Queen: 160 x 200 cm | Cal King: 183 x 213 cm | Queen: 152 x 203 cm |
| Single: 90 x 200 cm | Queen: 168 x 203 cm | Double: 137 x 191 cm |
| Full: 137 x 191 cm | King Single: 107 x 203 cm | |
| Twin XL: 99 x 203 cm | Single: 91.5 x 203 cm | |
| Twin: 99 x 191 cm |
*Do note that a reputable bedding shop will offer a wide range of bed sizes and their sub-variations for their customers to choose from
Mattress width
Did you know that the average person moves up to 50 times per night while slumbering?
Contrary to popular belief, comfort is not just about the firmness, material, and even length of a mattress. To achieve an extremely comfortable mattress, one must consider the mattress width as well.
A couple factors will affect what width of mattress size makes the final cut:
- Your individual body width
- Whether or not you share the mattress with someone.
Long-gone are the days of a dangling arm, and sacrificing sacred mattress space to benefit your better half!
In order to wake up feeling refreshed, one must have the ability of unrestricted free movement the night before. This translates to having at least 90 cm of ample width space when choosing a mattress size according to your body demographics. Narrower than this, one will feel restricted and unable to relax when sleeping.
For example, when shopping for a mattress size intended for co-sleeping - the right mattress width would be a minimum of 90 cm x 2 = 180 cm wide mattress - not accounting for each co-sleepers body height and width yet! This rule of thumb crosses out the possibility of a couple sleeping on a Double bed size. Making at least a Queen size bed dimension a better fit in this case!
Lifestyle factors
So, besides the classic length and width; what other factors should one keep in mind when choosing a mattress size best suited for their circumstances?
When shopping for the perfect mattress, it is important to note down the square footage of the bedroom - especially in space-constrained Hong Kong! While you may have desired a particular mattress size that looked inviting in a spacious showroom - that appeal may fizzle out if that same mattress size were to be fitted into a smaller room; suddenly giving off a cramped and uncomfortable look.
The right mattress size should allow one the extra room to breathe, walk around easily, as well as look appealing in a given bedroom space. This can be easily determined by first ensuring at least 61 cm of unobstructed walking space is present along the foot and sides of the mattress. Secondly, all features of a bedroom - such as doors, cabinets, and drawers should have enough room to function appropriately - without interfering with the bed dimensions.
Each person has a preference regarding what constitutes the perfect number of pillows there should be on a mattress - whether to use as decoration or simply as fellow snuggle companions.
One could either be an easy breezy one pillow type sleeper, three pillows (2 pillows + 1 bolster) sleeper, or even a 6 throw pillow type sleeper! Now, when a co-sleeper is thrown into the mix - the number of pillows on a mattress has the potential to double! Whatever situation applies to you, it is ideal to choose bed sizes that will accommodate the number of pillows one prefers to have on the bed - while still looking spacious and stylish.
Psst! Interested in knowing more on how to choose the right bed for couples? Read on here.
Co-sleeping may call for impromptu sleepovers! It's important to factor this in when choosing bed sizes. Whether you have a co-sleeper that requires tending to throughout the night - a bigger mattress size (e.g. a king size bed dimension) may be the answer to making co-sleeping that much easeful and enjoyable in the short and long term.
When in doubt - customise!
If you fail to find a suitable mattress size in Hong Kong to fit your needs and wants, don’t forget that you can easily get bed sizes custom-made! Whether you need an extra long mattress for your height, enjoy a mattress as wide as its own island, or would need an odd-shaped mattress to fit a yacht; a high-quality, customised mattress size is sure to tick all your boxes.
Shopping for the right mattress size in Hong Kong depends on several factors, such as your: height, body width, whether or not you share the mattress, and other lifestyle factors. Whatever your situation may be, it’s best to contact a team of dedicated sleep-experts to guide you through the decision-making process - so you’ll be achieving the best beauty sleep till’ date in no time!
