A Queen (60 x 80 in) is both wider and longer than a Full (54 x 75 in), by six inches and five inches. The Full is a solo-sleeper size; the Queen is the smallest size most couples share comfortably.
Full (Double): best for solo adults, guest rooms, and smaller bedrooms.
Queen: better for couples and taller sleepers, with five more inches of length.
Both fit a room around 10 x 10 feet; bedding is not interchangeable.
A Queen is larger than a Full in both directions. A Full, sometimes called a Double, measures 54 inches wide by 75 inches long. A Queen measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long, six inches wider and five inches longer. That gives a Queen 4,800 square inches of surface to a Full's 4,050 and, more importantly for taller people, five extra inches of length. The Full is a solo-sleeper size. The Queen is the smallest size most couples find comfortable for nightly use.
Feature | Full (Double) | Queen |
Width | 54 inches | 60 inches |
Length | 75 inches | 80 inches |
Total surface area | 4,050 sq in | 4,800 sq in |
Space per sleeper (two people) | 27 inches each | 30 inches each |
Best for | Solo adults, guest rooms, smaller bedrooms | Solo sleepers wanting room, couples, taller sleepers |
Minimum room size | About 10 x 10 feet | About 10 x 10 feet |
Also known as | Double | Standard Queen |
Full size, in brief
A Full, also called a Double, is 54 by 75 inches. It gives a single adult plenty of room and fits well in a smaller bedroom or guest room. Two adults can share one, but at 27 inches of width each, it is tight for nightly use. Its 75-inch length can also be short for anyone over about 6 feet tall.
Queen size, in brief
A Queen adds six inches of width and five inches of length over a Full. Those five inches matter for taller sleepers, and the extra width makes a Queen the smallest size two adults can share comfortably over the long term. It fits most primary bedrooms and has the widest selection of bedding of any size.
Which one should you choose?
If the bed is for one person, or for a guest room, a Full is often enough and takes less space. If two adults will share it every night, or if a sleeper is tall, choose the Queen. The length difference alone, 80 inches against 75, is reason enough for taller people to skip the Full. In a primary bedroom, most people prefer a Queen.
Full and Queen at Avocado
Avocado offers both Full and Queen across its line of certified organic mattresses, built with the same materials and support system. Whichever size fits your room, the mattress contents are the same.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Queen bigger than a Full?
Yes, in both directions. A Queen is six inches wider and five inches longer, 60 by 80 inches against a Full's 54 by 75.
Is a Full big enough for two people?
For occasional use, yes. For two adults sleeping every night it is tight, giving each person 27 inches of width. Most couples are more comfortable on a Queen.
Is a Full the same as a Double?
Yes. Full and Double are two names for the same 54 by 75 inch size.
Which is better for a tall person, Full or Queen?
A Queen. Its 80-inch length gives five more inches than a Full, which keeps taller sleepers from reaching the end of the bed.
Can I use Full sheets on a Queen?
No. The sizes are different, and the sheets are not interchangeable.
Do I need a bigger room for a Queen than a Full?
Only slightly. Both fit a bedroom around 10 by 10 feet, though a Full can work in a slightly smaller space.
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