![]() ![]() It can be the result of a number of causes, including… Here are reasons mattress dimensions might not quite match up to company specs. We reached out to an industry expert to ask why there’s so much variation in mattress sizes. There is sometimes a wide variation! Why Are Mattresses Off by Several Inches? What we’ve learned is even the same brand could have different manufacturers of the bed and its components (like the mattress cover). You can more easily switch between king/cal king, twin/twin xl, etc., and with the dimensions are somewhat off. If you buy a Platform Bed they’re more forgiving (the link is to the platform bed that I have at my mattress studio and love). However, it fits just fine, and we can’t tell. The twin xl is 2 inches longer than a standard twin. I know this because we have a twin xl mattress on a twin bed frame. Some will measure the bed and find it comes up short.Īlso, most frames are made to account for variations. Often customers will say the mattress doesn’t fit their bed frame, which is essentially the same thing as saying it’s not the correct size. This one was 2 inches off on the width and 3 inches off on the length. Here’s what we found in real life after measuring the actual size of different brands of bed in a box mattresses. Examples of mattresses that were shortĦ0”x80” is the normal size for a queen mattress. But to me, 3-4 inches can make a big difference, and a company should work with you to replace it. It’s unlikely they’ll do anything if it’s only 1-2 inches. Or see if the warranty covers your mattress. ![]() If your mattress was purchased online, you could try returning it as long as it’s within the trial period. I want to show that it’s not rare for this to happen. I’m positive that there are many mattresses sold by this brand and others that either are correct or people just didn’t notice. I blacked out the name because it’s a very well-respected brand and the point isn’t to name names. ![]() So there’s a gap between the sides of the mattress and the bed frame. Here’s another example of a mattress that’s not as advertised. Note: there is also some variation in brands and how/where to measure from. ![]()
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