Twin vs Twin XL bed
38 × 38 in97 × 97 cm
A Twin XL is 5 in (13 cm) longer and the same width than a Twin, with 7% more sleeping area.
Measurements
| Twin | Twin XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 38 in96.5 cm | 38 in96.5 cm |
| Length | 75 in190.5 cm (1.91 m) | 80 in203.2 cm (2.03 m) |
What to know
Choose the Twin XL if you need more length; choose the Twin if floor space is tight. Both need about 24 in (61 cm) of walkway on each open side.
Questions people ask
Which is bigger, a Twin or a Twin XL?
The Twin XL has more sleeping area: 7% more.
Do Twin sheets fit a Twin XL?
No. Fitted sheets are cut for the exact mattress size, and these differ by 0 in (0 cm) in width and 5 in (13 cm) in length.
Related sizes
Sources and method
- Mattress industry standard sizes (U.S.)
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, full-size crib mattress requirements
- UK and European standard bed sizes
Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.