US Queen compared proportionally with UK King

Direct comparison

US Queen is 2.4 cm wider and 3.2 cm longer than UK King.

The calculated surface-area difference is 3.2%, measured relative to UK King.

Width A − B+2.4 cm

Length A − B+3.2 cm

Area A − B+3.2%

Original BedMetric proportional drawing. Shape shows relative width and length; it is not a fit template.

Dimensions side by side

Mattress dimensions with source context
Market + name	Native figure	Centimetres	Inches	Evidence type
US Queen	60 × 80 in	152.4 cm × 203.2 cm	60 in × 80 in	conventionhigh confidence
UK KingAlso: 5ft King	150 × 200 cm	150 cm × 200 cm	59.06 in × 78.74 in	conventionhigh confidence

Why this pair matters

These differently named sizes have close footprints, which makes imports and replacement bedding deceptively easy to misjudge.

The figures above are calculated from the identified dimensional records, not from rounded display conversions.

Compatibility decision

US Queen is 2.4 cm wider and 3.2 cm longer on nominal figures.

Rigid frames, enclosed bases, fitted sheets and protectors should be selected from finished product measurements and depth—not from the closest name.

Check the underlying records

Review US Queen dimensions and tolerance · Review UK King dimensions and tolerance · Compare another country-qualified pair · Measure before buying

Evidence for this answer

Better Sleep Council — Mattress SizesChecked 27 August 2026. Minimum factual dimensions only; original wording, tables and visuals.
Dreams — The bed and mattress size guideChecked 27 August 2026. Retailer evidence used for dimensions and naming only.
Which? — UK bed sizes: bed and mattress size guideChecked 27 August 2026. Independent corroboration; no protected prose, tables or imagery reproduced.

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