A double bed measures 54 inches wide by 75 inches long.
A queen-size bed measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long.
Queen beds are the most popular size pick, but double beds are also preferred.
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A double bed is very comfortable for one adult.
Variations of queen mattresses include the split queen and Olympic queen bed.
A split queen mattress is a bed of two mattresses, each 30 inches wide by 80 inches long.
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The Olympic queen bed is 6 inches wider than a standard queen-size mattress.
It is not as wide as a king mattress (which is 76 inches wide).
Though standard queen beds are popular, you will pay more than you would a double bed.
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Standard queen beds and king beds differ in width but both measure 80 inches long.
A double bed might be the best pick for one adult, offering plenty of space.
A queen-sized bed may be better for two adults if you have the space and budget.
Two people can share a double bed but space might feel tight.
Double beds and queen beds are not the same, though their measurements are close.
Standard queen beds have 6 extra inches in width and 5 extra inches in length.
Double beds and full-sized mattresses are the same thing.
The terms are interchangeable.
