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title: "Small Single Bed Size UK: 75 × 190 cm (2ft 6) | BedGuide"
description: "A UK Small Single bed is 75 × 190 cm (2ft 6). Inches, room space, sheets, bunk use and how it compares with a Single, in plain English."
url: "https://bedguide.co.uk/sizing/small-single-bed-size/"
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UK bed sizes

# Small Single bed size UK
 A UK Small Single bed is 75 × 190 cm. That is about 29.5 × 74.8 inches, and shops call it 2ft 6 by 6ft 3. These are mattress sizes. Bed frames and headboards can add extra centimetres, so measure the full frame before you buy.

**Centimetres**

75 × 190 cm

**Inches**

29.5 × 74.8 in

**Shop name**

2ft 6 × 6ft 3

**Mattress area**

1.43 m²

## Who is a Small Single bed for?
 A Small Single is often used for children’s beds, bunk beds and very narrow rooms. Check that sheets and mattress protectors say 75 cm wide.

## How much room do you need for a Small Single bed?
 Leave about 50–60 cm to walk beside the bed and at the foot if your room allows. That is a useful target, not a rule.

| Layout | Room width | Room length |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Both sides free | 175–195 cm | 240–250 cm |
| One side against a wall | 125–135 cm | 240–250 cm |

 Add the extra size of the frame and headboard. Divan bases are usually close to the mattress size; wooden bedsteads, sleigh beds and wide headboards are bigger. Try the [bed room planner](/tools/bed-room-planner/) with your own numbers.

## How does a Small Single compare with other UK sizes?

| UK size | Centimetres | Width vs Small Single | Length vs Small Single |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Small Single | 75 × 190 | — | — |
| Single | 90 × 190 | +15 cm | — |
| Small Double | 120 × 190 | +45 cm | — |
| Double | 135 × 190 | +60 cm | — |
| King | 150 × 200 | +75 cm | +10 cm |
| Super King | 180 × 200 | +105 cm | +10 cm |
| Emperor (common) | 200 × 200 | +125 cm | +10 cm |

## What sheets and bedding fit?
 Buy UK Small Single sheets, cut for 75 × 190 cm. Match the fitted sheet pocket to your mattress depth. Duvets are often cut larger so they hang over the sides. See [UK fitted sheet sizes](/sizing/uk-fitted-sheet-sizes/) and the [mattress depth guide](/sizing/mattress-depth-guide/).

## Will it fit up the stairs?
 Measure doorways, stair width and tight turns before delivery day. Traditional spring mattresses should not be folded. Try the [delivery fit checker](/tools/delivery-fit-checker/), or read [bed footprint and delivery access](/sizing/bed-footprint-and-access/).

## Where can you buy a Small Single bed?
 Each bed type page lists verified UK makers and shops, so you can compare prices: [ottoman beds](/beds/ottoman-beds/), [divan beds](/beds/divan-beds/), [pocket sprung mattresses](/mattresses/pocket-sprung-mattresses/) and [every type](/where-to-buy/).

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Frequently asked questions

###  How big is a Small Single bed in the UK?
  A UK Small Single mattress is 75 × 190 cm, about 29.5 × 74.8 inches. Shops call it a 2ft 6 bed. The frame can be larger than the mattress.

###  How much room do I need for a Small Single bed?
  Leave about 50–60 cm to walk beside the bed and at the foot if you can. With both sides free, that is roughly 175–195 cm wide and 240–250 cm long, plus any extra frame size.

###  What size sheets fit a Small Single mattress?
  Buy UK Small Single sheets, cut for 75 × 190 cm. Then match the fitted sheet pocket depth to your mattress depth, including any topper.

 Every size in one table: [UK bed sizes chart](/sizing/uk-standard-bed-sizes/).

 Last updated 2026-10-21.

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