Bed sheet sizes in Australia

Author: Manchester Collection  Date Posted:20 November 2024 

Find your sheet size with an Australian mattress chart and practical advice on measuring width, length and depth, choosing flat sheets and fitting a Split King.

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Smooth corners start with the right measurements. Find your mattress size, check its depth, then choose sheets with the fit and drape you love.

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01 / Find your starting point

Australian mattress sizes, at a glance

These approximate dimensions describe the mattress. Finished sheets have different measurements, allowing for fit, depth and coverage.

Typical mattress dimensions — width × length
Mattress size Approximate dimensions
Single 92 × 188 cm
Long Single 92 × 203 cm
King Single 107 × 203 cm
Double 137 × 188 cm
Queen 153 × 203 cm
King 183 × 203 cm
Super King Approximately 203–204 cm square

Mattress manufacturers vary. Measure your own bed, including its depth, and compare it with the product’s fit guidance.

02 / Three measurements

Measure the whole mattress

A fitted sheet needs the right footprint and enough wall depth to wrap around your mattress. Include any topper, underlay or protector sitting beneath it.

Width × length finds your size. Total depth helps you choose the fitted wall. Diagram is illustrative.
  1. Find the footprint

    Measure across the mattress, then from head to foot.

  2. Include every layer

    Measure from the highest point down to the mattress base.

  3. Check the product

    Compare the fitted wall and fit advice, allowing fabric to tuck underneath.

03 / Choose your layers

Fitted, flat or extra depth?

Fitted sheets

Match the mattress size and depth. A deeper Queen still needs a Queen footprint. Extra-depth Queen and King sheets provide deeper walls for those sizes.

Names such as Mega and Super vary by range. A true Super King fitted sheet has a wider footprint than King Extra Depth.

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Flat sheets

Check the finished width and length. Think about the side drape and fabric you want to tuck at the foot. Flat sheets have no fitted wall.

Measurements can differ between ranges with the same size name. Check set contents for the included flat sheet and pillowcases.

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04 / A separate fit for each side

Long Single, King Single & Split King

Long Single and King Single share a similar length but have different widths. Their fitted sheets are not interchangeable.

A Split King commonly combines two Long Single mattresses, each with its own fitted sheet. Measure each side independently, particularly on adjustable beds. Check the listing for the shared flat sheet and pillowcases.

Check the finishing layers, too

A mattress protector needs the right footprint and depth; waterproofing and allergen barriers depend on its construction. Match pillowcases and pillow protectors to your pillow’s actual dimensions. Choose a quilt cover to match the quilt insert, which may be larger than your mattress.

A few common questions

Will a bigger fitted sheet solve a deep mattress?

Choose the correct mattress footprint with a suitable wall depth. Moving to a wider size can leave loose corners. Measure your topper and mattress together, then check the specific product’s fit advice.

Are all Queen flat sheets the same size?

No. Finished measurements vary by range. Compare width and length with your mattress, allowing for side coverage and your preferred tuck at the foot.

What sheets do I need for a Split King?

Usually two Long Single fitted sheets, one for each mattress. Confirm each half’s dimensions and depth, then check whether the set includes a shared flat sheet and pillowcases.

Australian sheet sizes

Fitted sheets: get the fit

Start with the Australian mattress footprint. Check depth separately.

Decorative illustration for Single mattress size; not to scale.

Single

92 × 188 cm

Decorative illustration for King Single mattress size; not to scale.

King Single

107 × 203 cm

Decorative illustration for Double mattress size; not to scale.

Double

137 × 188 cm

Decorative illustration for Queen mattress size; not to scale.

Queen

153 × 203 cm

Decorative illustration for King mattress size; not to scale.

King

183 × 203 cm

Decorative illustration for Super King mattress size; not to scale.

Super King

Approximately 203–204 cm square

Reference Australian mattress footprints. Check the dimensions of your mattress and chosen range. Illustrations not to scale.

Extra depth changes the wall, not the mattress footprint.
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