Single bed, duvet & bedding size guide

The three main UK single bedding sizes you need to know: 90 x 190cm is the size of a single bed, single mattress and single fitted sheet. 135 x 200cm is the size of a single duvet. 140 x 200cm is the size of a single duvet cover.

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Here's our size guide to single bedding measurements:

UK SINGLE BEDDING SIZES	DIMENSIONS IN CM	DIMENSIONS IN INCHES
Single duvet cover size	140 x 200cm	53 x 79"
Single duvet size	135 x 200cm	53 x 79"
Single fitted sheet size	90 x 190cm	36 x 75"
Single flat sheet size	180 x 275cm	90 x 108"
Single mattress size	90 x 190cm	36 x 75"
Single bed size	90 x 190cm	53 x 75"
Small single bed size	75 x 190cm	30 x 75"
Long single bed size	90 x 200cm	36 x 79"
Long single duvet size	135 x 220cm	54 x 86"

BEDDING SIZE GUIDE - Here's our overall size guide for the measurements of other bedding sizes.

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SINGLE LINEN BEDDING

Our single size linen bedding comes in three timeless colours - Calm grey, Soft pink and white, with single duvet covers, single fitted sheets and pillowcases.

SINGLE EGYPTIAN COTTON BEDDING

Our Egyptian cotton single size bed linen comes in a classic white Oxford design, with single duvet covers, single fitted sheets, single flat sheets and pillowcases.

SINGLE HUNGARIAN GOOSE DOWN DUVET

Our single duvet comes with 3 all season options and 3 individual tog ratings - 9 tog single, 4.5 tog single, 2.5 tog single, 13.5 tog all season single, 11.5 tog all season single and 7 tog all season single.

SINGLE BEDDING SIZE FAQS:

1. WHAT IS A SINGLE DUVET SIZE UK? - Single duvet dimensions are 135 x 200cm or 53 x 79 inches.

2. WHAT SIZE IS A SINGLE DUVET COVER? - A single duvet cover measures 140 x 200cm or 53 x 79 inches.

3. IS A DOUBLE DUVET TOO BIG FOR A SINGLE BED? - A standard single duvet is 135cm wide and 200cm long. A standard double duvet is 200cm wide and 200cm long, so it will be 65cm wider than a single size duvet.

4. WHAT SIZE SHEETS FIT A SINGLE BED? - A single fitted sheet is 90cm x 190cm or a single flat sheet measures 180cm x 275cm.

5. WHAT SIZE IS A SINGLE BED? - A standard single bed is 90cm x 190cm or 53" x 75".

6. WHAT SIZE IS A SMALL SINGLE BED? - A small single bed is 75cm x 190cm or 30" x 75", 15cm less wide than a standard single bed.

7. IS A TWIN BED THE SAME SIZE AS A SINGLE BED? - An American twin bed is the approximate size of a UK single bed. Alternative names for duvets in the US are comforters, quilts and duvet inserts.

8. WHAT SIZE IS SINGLE BEDDING IN CM? - A single duvet cover is 140cm x 200cm, a single fitted sheet is 90cm x 190cm and a single flat sheet is 180cm x 275cm.

9. WHAT SIZE IS SINGLE BEDDING IN INCHES? - A single duvet cover is 53" x 79", a single fitted sheet is 36" x 75" and a single flat sheet is 90" x 108".

10. WHAT SIZE IS A LONG SINGLE DUVET? - Also called extra long duvets, a long size single duvet is 135cm x 220cm or 53" x 86". Two long single duvets can be used on a King or Super king size bed as the length is equivalent, 220cm long. The width of two single duvets is approximately the same as the width of a super king duvet. Long single duvets are popular in Europe and are also the size of Ikea single bedding in the UK.

11. QUICK SINGLE BEDDING SIZE GUIDE:

Single bed size is 90 x 190cm / 53 x 75 inches.
Single mattress size is 90 x 190cm / 36 x 75 inches.
Single duvet size is 135 x 200cm / 53 x 79 inches.
Single duvet cover size is 140 x 200cm / 53 x 79 inches.
Single fitted sheet size is 90 x 190cm / 36 x 75 inches.
Single flat sheet size is 180 x 275cm / 90 x 108 inches.
Single quilt size is 135 x 200cm / 53 x 79 inches.
Single bed dimensions are 90 x 190cm / 53 x 75 inches.

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TOP SINGLE SIZE BEDDING FAQS:

What is the size of a single bed?

A single bed is 90cm wide and 190cm long or 53 inches wide and 75 inches long.

What is the size of a single duvet?

A single duvet is 135cm x 200cm or 53" x 79".

What size duvet is best for a single bed?

A single duvet measuring 135cm x 200cm is best for a single bed.

What size is a single duvet cover?

A single duvet cover is 140cm x 200cm or 53" x 79".

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Bedding size guide

DUVET SIZE GUIDE

These are standard UK bedding measurements so if you know your mattress size, you can easily work out which duvet size you need. (Width x length.)

UK sizes	Duvet size	Mattress size
Single	135 x 200cm (53 x 79")	90 x 190cm
Double	200 x 200cm (79 x 79")	135 x 190cm
King	225 x 220cm (89 x 87")	150 x 200cm
Super king	260 x 220cm (102 x 87")	180 x 200cm

US/CANADA BEDDING SIZES: Approximate matches to UK sizes are US King/UK Super king, US Queen/UK King, US Full/UK Double and US Twin/UK Single.

EUROPEAN BEDDING SIZES: Each size - Single, Double, King and Grand king - is a little larger than the UK equivalent.

Measure your mattress to see which size bedding you need: our UK v European v US mattress comparison guide.

DUVET TOG RATING GUIDE

Young children can overheat so if they are old enough to use a full size bed, we recommend using a single size 4.5 tog duvet.

Tog rating	Season / heat	Feel
2.5 tog	High summer / hot sleepers	Light thermal insulation
4.5 tog	Summer	Lower thermal insulation
9 tog	Spring & Autumn	Cosy medium heat
All season 13.5 tog	4.5 tog + 9 tog	Very warm
All season 11.5 tog	2.5 tog + 9 tog	Warm
All season 7 tog	2.5 tog + 4.5 tog	Lower warmth

DUVET FILL WEIGHT GUIDE

Our goose down duvets have high 700 fill power. Fill weight is measured in GSM (grams per square metre). For example view our 9 tog king size goose down duvet for more duvet details.

	Fill weight (not total duvet weight)
Single	All seasons - 788gsm 9 tog - 486gsm 4.5 tog - 302gsm 2.5 tog - 220gsm
Double	All seasons - 1168gsm 9 tog - 720gsm 4.5 tog - 448gsm 2.5 tog - 320gsm
King	All seasons - 1478gsm 9 tog - 911gsm 4.5 tog - 567gsm 2.5 tog - 400gsm
Super king	All seasons - 1671gsm 9 tog - 1030gsm 4.5 tog - 641gsm 2.5 tog - 480gsm

PILLOW SIZE GUIDE

Our pillows come in two sizes and provide medium support. (Width x length.)

Standard	50 x 75cm
King	50 x 90cm

BED LINEN SIZE GUIDE

Our fitted sheets are deep fit, up to 40cm / 15.7" mattress depth. And our duvet covers fasten with large, easy to use buttons. (Width x length.)

	Duvet cover	Fitted sheet	Flat sheet	Pillowcase (pair)
Single	140 x 200cm	90 x 190cm	180 x 275cm
Double	200 x 200cm	135 x 190cm	230 x 275cm	50 x 75cm (Standard)
King	230 x 220cm	150 x 200cm	275 x 275cm	50 x 90cm (King)
Super king	260 x 220cm	180 x 200cm	305 x 275cm

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