Bed size refers to the dimensions of a mattress and the names by which standard sizes are called.
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Beds themselves vary widely in size according to the size of the frame and degree of ornamentation but are sold according to the size of mattress they take.
- The dimensions and names vary considerably around the world, with most countries having their own standards and terminology. In addition, two mattresses with the same nominal size may still vary slightly in actual dimensions, due to manufacturing tolerances, level of padding, and support type.
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The measurements below are for help and to illustrate the general bedding size chart. Do not be concerned with the flat sheet dimension, as it will be tucked under the mattress anyway and is not meant to be sized to the exact specifications of your mattress:
