Part of creating a comfortable sleeping place is finding the right mattress. The most important criterion for choosing is its size. That is, length, width and thickness. An incorrectly selected quality item can be a disappointment.
The size of the mattress must meet the following criteria.
- Geometrical parameters of the bed
It is desirable that the dimensions of the mattress and the bed or sofa match as closely as possible. Only then will it be possible to create a flat, motionless surface for a quiet rest.
- The height of the person for whom it is intended
The length of the product should be equal to the user's height plus 15 centimeters. For children who continue to grow, it is recommended to increase the number to 18-20 cm.
These two things are the determining factors in the selection process.
Content
- Standard mattress sizes
- What if you need a non-standard size mattress?
- Another important parameter: the height of the mattress
- When should you choose a spring mattress?
- When is it recommended to give preference to springless models?
- The difference between orthopedic products and conventional ones
- Sizes of mattresses for newborns
- Video: How to choose a mattress for a bed - a detailed and visual video review
Standard mattress sizes
Having specified the length and width of the bed; the height of the person who will sleep there, you can try to choose a standard-sized mattress. The most common standard versions have a width of 80, 90, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200 centimeters and a length of 190, 195 or 200.
The listed sizes are available in almost any specialized store; they are the easiest to find.
Sometimes there are mattresses for round beds, the size of which is characterized by the diameter. Standard products of this type are small (with a diameter of 200 or 210 centimeters), medium (220), large (230 or 240).
Mattress gradation by width: single, double, one and a half
Both standard and non-standard samples are classified by width into 3 groups.
- Single mattresses
They are characterized by a size from 60 to 90 cm.
- Single and a half mattresses
They are a comfortable sleeping place for one person. Their width ranges from 95 to 135 cm.
- Double mattresses
They are an invariable attribute of the marital bed. Their size ranges from 140 to 220 cm.
Gradation of mattresses by length: children's, teenagers', adults'
There is a generally accepted division into categories of products of this type and length.
- Children's
This includes models with parameters from 120 to 160 cm.
- Teenagers
This subgroup includes mattresses from 170 to 185 cm.
- Adults
This category is represented by the largest number of offers in sizes from 190 to 220 centimeters.
Knowing what category the item you need belongs to makes it easier to find.
Summary table of sizes of different types of mattresses
| single | one and a half | double | |
| children's | from 60x120 to 90x160 | - | - |
| teenage | from 60x170 to 90x185 | from 95x170 to 135x185 | - |
| adults | from 60x190 to 90x220 | from 95x190 to 135x220 | from 140x190 to 220x220 |
As you can see from the table, adult mattress sizes vary the most. The probability of finding a suitable model from those offered in the shopping center is quite high. Things are more complicated with the children's and teenage segments.
What if you need a non-standard size mattress?
Sometimes the standard options offered in retail chains are not suitable. In this situation, you can make a custom-made item. Its cost will be approximately 20 percent higher than that of a similar standard sample from a store.
Important! Product dimensions must be multiples of 5 cm. That is, it is permissible to order, for example, a 175x175 centimeter item. But 178x213 is no longer possible. This limitation is imposed by the features of the equipment used in factories.
This is the path taken by those who want to have a bed of a non-standard shape according to an individual design project. For example, hexagonal, triangular or diamond-shaped. In such situations, it is necessary to make suitable mattresses to order.
Another important parameter: the height of the mattress
The height depends on the number and composition of the layers it is made of. There are 2 fundamentally different versions on the market.
- Spring mattresses
Spring mattresses with dependent and independent spring blocks
They are a layer of springs with a thickness of 120 mm, above and below which there are slabs of latex material from 30 mm. That is, the height of such a mattress starts from 18 centimeters and can reach 50. However, the most common case is 20-22 cm.
- Springless mattresses
Springless mattresses are an elastic block made of natural or synthetic material.
They are based on alternating layers of different fillers. Usually, latex, coconut coir, polyurethane foam are used for these purposes. The thickness of each layer is 30 mm. The minimum number of such alternating plates is 5. Thus, the height of a springless mattress starts from 15 centimeters. And can reach 24. The basic option is considered to be 16 cm.
To determine the desired mattress thickness, you need to figure out which type is preferable for you.
Important! In any case, the mattress must be higher than the side edges of the bed by at least a few centimeters! It is believed that the higher the product, the more comfortable.
When should you choose a spring mattress?
Spring models differ in rigidity, type of springs inside. There are hard, medium and soft varieties, with regular or independent springs, providing an orthopedic effect. In other words, there are spring mattresses of almost any specificity.
When is it recommended to give preference to springless models?
However, there are a number of situations when it is worth abandoning springs.
- For children and teenagers
It is more beneficial for a growing spine to rest on a bed with a springless mattress.
- For a number of diseases of the musculoskeletal system
If a doctor advises you to give up springs, you should, of course, listen to him.
The difference between orthopedic products and conventional ones
Both spring and springless orthopedic varieties support the body of the person lying down, precisely repeating its contours. In combination with relatively high rigidity, this relieves the load from the spine, allowing it to fully rest while in bed.
The dimensions of this type of mattresses usually do not differ from the dimensions of non-orthopedic analogues. Not counting the height, which is often greater in specialized models that support the body.
Sizes of mattresses for newborns
As in any other case, the dimensions of this product are determined by the dimensions of the bed. One must correspond to the other.
A specific feature of models for newborns is that it is preferable for them to have significant rigidity and not contain springs. That is, it is better to give preference to springless options with a small thickness.
The arrangement of the sleeping place is very important. And the choice of the mattress and its size is no less important than finding a suitable bed.
