What Size Doona For A King Single Bed?

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The bedding edit · Size & fit

If your quilt barely reaches the edges of a King Single, a wider size can change the finish. Compare the width, length and drape before choosing your next doona.

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01 / Start with the measurements

King Single bed, Single or Double quilt?

A King Single mattress is approximately 107 × 203 cm. It is wider and longer than a typical Single mattress, approximately 92 × 188 cm. Quilt ranges commonly offer Single and Double inserts rather than a separate King Single size.

Australian reference sizes — width × length
Item Dimensions
King Single mattress 107 × 203 cm
Single quilt 140 × 210 cm
Double quilt 180 × 210 cm

Check your mattress and the selected product's measurements. Size names and dimensions can vary between brands and countries.

02 / Picture the difference

Same length. More room at the sides.

These flat footprints use the same scale, with the head edges aligned. The shaded area is the quilt; the dashed outline is the King Single mattress.

Single quilt

140 × 210 cm

Head edge

16.5 cm nominal width per side

(140 − 107) ÷ 2 = 16.5 cm

Double quilt

180 × 210 cm

Head edge

36.5 cm nominal width per side

(180 − 107) ÷ 2 = 36.5 cm

Double adds 40 cm in width, or 20 cm per side when centred. These are flat allowances, not guaranteed hanging depths: sleepers, quilt loft and mattress height change the drape. Both quilts are 210 cm long, so Double does not add length at the foot.

Choose the look you want to live with

A fuller drape

Compare Double if your current quilt looks narrow, you move around in bed or you prefer more fabric at each side. Check that the extra drop suits the height of your bed.

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A neater finish

A Single quilt may suit a low bed or a preference for less overhang. Measure first: its narrower width leaves less fabric available to fall over the edges.

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Check the fit before you order

  1. Measure the mattress

    Record width, length and depth, including any topper.

  2. Picture the sides

    Compare the flat allowances above with your preferred drop and bed-frame height.

  3. Check the foot

    Consider where you place the quilt at the head. More width will not solve a length shortfall.

Selected customer reviews / Shopping guidance

Check the details with a little guidance.

A wider quilt and a correctly sized fitted sheet solve different needs. These selected reviews describe customers’ experiences with our team and range. Use the dimensions in this guide, then confirm the selected quilt, cover and sheet details before ordering.

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One bed, two size decisions

Quilt and cover
Choose the insert for coverage, then match its dimensions with a cover. A Double insert needs a Double quilt cover.
Fitted sheets
Choose King Single sheet sets for the mattress, checking the fitted-sheet wall depth against the mattress and topper.
Flat sheets
Check width and length separately to allow for your preferred tuck.

A few common questions

Is a Double doona too big for a King Single?

It can suit a fuller drape. Compare 180 × 210 cm with your measured bed and check that the sides will sit where you want them.

Can I use a Single cover on a Double quilt?

Match the cover to the insert's dimensions. A Single cover is narrower than a Double insert and will not give the intended fit.

Will a Double quilt be warmer?

It gives more coverage, but size alone does not determine warmth. Compare filling, weight and construction with your room and sleeping preferences.

Australian quilt sizes

King Single. Which quilt?

Compare Single and Double quilts on the same mattress.

Decorative Single quilt illustration; not to scale.

Single quilt

140 × 210 cm

16.5 cm per side

Decorative Double quilt illustration; not to scale.

Double quilt

180 × 210 cm

36.5 cm per side

Same King Single mattress: 107 × 203 cm. Nominal flat allowances before sleepers, loft and drape. Illustrations not to scale.

A Double quilt adds width. Both quilts are 210 cm long.
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