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title: "UK sizes and sheets — Learning Path | BedGuide"
description: "Centimetres first, then sheet depth and EU mix-ups."
url: "https://bedguide.co.uk/learn/uk-sizes-and-sheets/"
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Learning path · 4 steps · about 18 min

#  UK sizes and sheets
 Centimetres first, then sheet depth and EU mix-ups.

 For: Anyone buying mattresses or bedding in the UK

-  [01    UK standard sizes  Single to Super King in cm
About 6 min · Open guide →](/sizing/uk-standard-bed-sizes/)
-  [02    UK vs EU sizes  Why IKEA labels confuse people
About 5 min · Open guide →](/sizing/uk-vs-eu-sizes/)
-  [03    Mattress depth  Fitted-sheet pocket depth
About 4 min · Open guide →](/sizing/mattress-depth-guide/)
-  [04    Sheet materials  Percale, sateen and mixes
About 3 min · Open guide →](/bedding/bed-sheets-materials/)

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You’re ready when…

- You can quote your mattress width × length in centimetres
- You know fitted-sheet depth must clear mattress + protector + topper
- You will not assume EU Double equals UK Double

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Common mistakes

- Buying King sheets for a 160 cm EU mattress without measuring
- Ignoring topper height when ordering deep fitted sheets

  [Start step 1 →](/sizing/uk-standard-bed-sizes/)

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