Bed sizes in Portugal: dimensions and how to choose
The most common bed sizes in Portugal are: single 90×190 or 90×200 cm, small double (pessoa e meia) 105×190 to 120×200, double (casal) 135×190 to 140×200, queen size 160×200 and king size 180×200 or 200×200 cm. These are mattress sizes, the area you sleep on. At INTERIA we make upholstered beds for any of them — and for any other size you need.
Bed sizes in Portugal: table
| Bed type | Mattress size, cm | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Single (solteiro) | 90×190, 90×200 | One person; a child’s room or guest room. |
| Small double (pessoa e meia) | 105×190, 120×190, 120×200 | One person who likes space — or a fast-growing teenager. |
| Double (casal) | 135×190, 140×190, 140×200 | The classic double: about 70 cm each. |
| Queen size | 150×200, 160×200 | A more comfortable double: 80 cm each on a 160×200. |
| King size | 180×200, 200×200 | Maximum space — and room for the child who turns up in the morning. |
| Made to measure | Any other size | 143×157, 193×203, US mattress sizes — we make the bed for the mattress you have. |
Moving from the UK or the US? Sizes have different names
Portugal uses metric sizes, and the same name can mean a different bed. A UK king is a Portuguese queen; a US king mattress is a size of its own. If you are bringing a mattress with you, measure it before choosing a bed.
| Size at home | Mattress, cm | Closest in Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| UK double | 135×190 | Portuguese double (casal) 135×190 or 140×190 |
| UK king | 150×200 | Queen size 150×200 or 160×200 |
| UK super king | 180×200 | King size 180×200 |
| UK emperor | 200×200 | King size 200×200 |
| US queen | about 152×203 | Made to measure |
| US king | about 193×203 | Made to measure |
Start with the mattress, not the bed
It is a little awkward for a bed maker to admit, but the most important part of a bed is the mattress — that is what you sleep on. So choose the size of the sleeping area first, and the model second. Between a beautiful bed with wide frames and a more compact bed with a larger mattress, choose the larger mattress.
In length, allow 10–15 cm more than the height of the taller person: at 185 cm tall, a 190 cm mattress is already short, and 200 is right. In width, a couple needs at least 140 cm; with 160 or 180 you sleep without touching. More on double beds in Double bed: what size to choose.
The most common mistake: forgetting the outer size
A bed is always bigger than its mattress: add the side rails, the headboard and, on some models, wide frames. The mistake we see most often is choosing a bed by its mattress and discovering at home that there is no room to walk around it, or that the headboard covers the sockets. Before ordering, mark the outer outline of the bed on the floor and check how you move around it.
Headboard: think about what you do in bed
If you read or watch TV in bed, the height and angle of the headboard matter as much as the size. Sit back against it before deciding.
Children’s beds
For children the most common sizes are 90×200 and 120×200. Mickey, Tom and Zaya were designed by the architect Viktoriia Shkliar (FORM studio) and won the Red Dot 2019; one or two side rails can be added to any children’s bed. Read Children’s bed: how to choose.
Non-standard sizes
More and more customers order beds in sizes you will not find in a shop: some are moving to homes in the United States, others buy American mattresses with a different sizing system, such as 193×203. For us it makes no difference whether it is 160×200 or 143×157: we make the bed for any mattress size, in 25–44 working days. In-stock beds are delivered within 3 working days — see what is in stock.
See all upholstered beds and try them at our studio in Cascais, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–19:00. Delivery and assembly are free within Greater Lisbon.
Frequently asked questions
What are the standard bed sizes in Portugal?
Single 90×190 or 90×200 cm; small double (pessoa e meia) 105×190 to 120×200; double (casal) 135×190 to 140×200; queen size 150×200 or 160×200; king size 180×200 or 200×200 cm. These are mattress sizes — the outer size of the bed is always larger.
Is a UK king size the same as a king size in Portugal?
No. A UK king is 150×200 cm, which in Portugal is closer to a queen size. A Portuguese king size is usually 180×200 or 200×200 cm — the UK calls these super king and emperor.
Can I bring my US or UK mattress to Portugal?
Yes. Standard Portuguese beds may not fit it, but we make beds for any mattress size, including US sizes such as 193×203 cm. Made-to-measure beds take 25 to 44 working days.
What size bed do two people need?
At least 140 cm wide. With 160 or 180 cm, two people sleep without touching. In length, allow 10–15 cm more than the height of the taller person: at 185 cm tall, choose a 200 cm mattress.
