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title: "UK Double vs EU Double Mattress Size | BedGuide"
description: "UK Double vs EU (IKEA) Double sizes: 135×190 cm versus common 140×200 cm continental footprints and frame fit risks."
url: "https://bedguide.co.uk/compare/uk-double-vs-eu-double/"
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sizing comparison

#  UK Double vs EU / IKEA Double

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In short

  A UK Double mattress is commonly 135 × 190 cm. Many EU and IKEA doubles are 140 × 200 cm — wider and longer. The shared name “Double” causes fit errors when UK frames and European mattresses are mixed without measuring.

     UK Double

    EU / IKEA Double

Never trust the word Double across borders. Centimetres decide whether a mattress sits, shifts, or overhangs.

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What is the difference between UK Double and EU / IKEA Double?

  A UK Double mattress is commonly 135 × 190 cm. Many EU and IKEA doubles are 140 × 200 cm — wider and longer. The shared name “Double” causes fit errors when UK frames and European mattresses are mixed without measuring.

| Criterion | UK Double | EU / IKEA Double |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Typical size | 135 × 190 cm | 140 × 200 cm (common continental/IKEA) |
| Width delta | Reference | ~5 cm wider |
| Length delta | Reference | ~10 cm longer |
| Fit risk | Gaps on 140 cm EU bases | Overhang on 135 cm UK frames |

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Who is UK Double for — and who should skip it?

- You are matching UK domestic frames and sheets
- Your room and linen are specified for 135 × 190 cm

  [Full UK Double guide →](/sizing/uk-vs-eu-sizes/)

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Who is EU / IKEA Double for — and who should skip it?

- You are using continental/IKEA 140 cm systems
- You have verified 200 cm length clearance

  [Full EU / IKEA Double guide →](/sizing/uk-vs-eu-sizes/)

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Frequently asked questions

###  Can a UK Double go on an IKEA 140 cm bed?
  It can sit with roughly 2.5 cm gaps each side, which may allow shifting unless retained. Correct sizing is the reliable fix.

   **Educational comparison only.**
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      Last reviewed 2026-08-03.

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