Single Bed Dimensions Ireland: What Size Is a Single Bed

If you’re shopping for a single bed in Ireland, the numbers seem straightforward — until you spot a 90×200 cm mattress from IKEA and wonder if it still counts as a single. We’ve cross-checked dimensions from major Irish retailers and bedding guides to give you the exact measurements in centimetres and feet, along with the key differences between Irish, UK, and European standards. By the end, you’ll know precisely what size mattress fits your space — and where to look for longer options.

Standard single bed width (Ireland): 90 cm (3 feet) ·
Standard single bed length (Ireland): 190 cm (6 feet 3 inches) ·
Equivalent UK single bed size: 90 cm x 190 cm (3’0″ x 6’3″) ·
Alternative single bed length (Europe): 200 cm (90 cm x 200 cm)

Six leading Irish retailers agree on the core dimensions — but a few numbers differ. Here’s the full breakdown.

What Is the Size of a Single Bed in Ireland?

Standard dimensions: width and length

• Width: 90 cm (3 feet) — Dreams Ireland (bedding retailer)
• Length: 190 cm (6 feet 3 inches) — Beds.ie (specialist online store)
• Consistent across all major Irish retailers: Guineys, Homeline Furniture, Kerry Linen.

A single bed is the smallest standard adult bed in Ireland and the UK. If you’re buying for a child or a compact guest room, this size fits comfortably in a space about 2.1 m by 2.5 m — enough room for a small bedside table. Right Price Beds (Irish retailer) confirms the same standard.

The implication: 90×190 cm is the size that matters for nearly all Irish bedding — sheets, duvets, and mattress protectors are sold to this standard.

Common alternative: 90×200 cm

• IKEA Ireland lists a 90×200 cm mattress as a standard single option (IKEA Ireland mattress size guide).
• Some European brands ship 90×200 cm as the default single size.

While 90×200 cm is not the mainstream in Ireland, it is widely available. The trade-off: you get 10 cm of extra legroom, but you will need to source longer fitted sheets — standard Irish single sheets (190 cm) won’t fit properly.

The implication: the length you choose determines both fit and bedding compatibility.

Is a 90×200 cm Mattress Considered a Single Bed?

European single bed variant

• Yes, 90×200 cm is a standard single size across mainland Europe — IKEA Ireland explicitly calls it a “single.”
• In Ireland, it’s sometimes labelled a “long single” or simply “single 200 cm.”

The width is identical — 90 cm. Only the length changes. For tall adults, that 10 cm can mean the difference between feet hanging off the end and a comfortable night’s sleep.

Availability of 200 cm length in Ireland

• IKEA Ireland offers single mattresses in both 190 cm and 200 cm lengths.
• Other Irish retailers like Dreams Ireland do not list a 200 cm single on their standard size guide — but may stock European models on request.

What this means: if you want a 200 cm single, IKEA is your most reliable source in Ireland. Check local furniture stores for continental imports.

Are There Two Sizes of Single Beds?

Yes, the main single bed sizes in Ireland are the standard 90×190 cm and the European 90×200 cm variant. A small double bed (120×190 cm) is a distinct size and not a single bed (Dreams Ireland).

The catch: while 90×200 cm is considered a single, its length difference requires separate bedding planning.

How Do Irish Single Bed Sizes Compare to UK Sizes?

UK single bed dimensions

• UK standard single: 90 cm x 190 cm (3’0″ x 6’3″) — Dreams Ireland (operates in UK and Ireland).
• No difference between Irish and UK single sizes. Both use the same standard.

Any variation you see is retailer-specific rounding, not a regional difference. The IKEA Ireland guide treats the UK and Irish single as identical.

Are Irish and UK single beds the same?

• Yes, identical. Beds.ie and Guineys both confirm the 90×190 cm standard matches the UK.
• Sheets and bedding sold in either market are interchangeable.

The pattern: Ireland and the UK share a single-bed standard. The only real choice is whether you want the standard 190 cm length or the European 200 cm.

Two sizes, one pattern: the 90 cm width stays constant. Only the length changes — 190 cm for the Irish/UK standard, 200 cm for the European variant.

The takeaway: Irish and UK single beds are identical; only the European variant offers extra length.

What’s Clear and What’s Not

Confirmed facts

• The standard single bed size in Ireland and the UK is 90 cm x 190 cm (Dreams Ireland, Beds.ie, Guineys).
• Some retailers and European brands offer a 90×200 cm variant (IKEA Ireland).
• A small double bed (120×190 cm) is a distinct size, not a single (Dreams Ireland).

What remains unclear

• The exact outer dimensions of a single bed frame vary by manufacturer (BigMickey).
• Whether some Irish retailers categorise 90×200 cm as a “standard” or “long” single.
• The precise reason for minor width discrepancies (3’0″ vs. 3’3″) in some Irish guides (Caseys Furniture — low-confidence rounding).

What Irish Retailers Say

“Single beds and mattresses measure 90 cm wide and 190 cm long (3ft wide and 6ft 3ins long).”

— Dreams Ireland (bedding specialist)

“Single bed sizes in Ireland, come in at 90 cm in width and 190 cm in length or 3’3″ by 6’3″.”

— Caseys Furniture (Irish furniture retailer)

“A single bed is a frame which accepts a single size mattress. The overall dimensions will be slightly larger than 90cm x 190cm, due to the width of the frame.”

— BigMickey (furniture and mattress retailer)

For anyone buying a single bed in Ireland, the choice between a 190 cm and a 200 cm length is the single most impactful decision you’ll make — it determines whether the bed fits your room and whether you can use standard bedding. Measure your space, check the mattress length, and don’t assume all singles are the same length. For tall adults in Ireland, the 90×200 cm option at IKEA is a practical upgrade; for everyone else, the standard 90×190 cm single remains the simplest, most affordable choice.

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For those who prefer metric measurements, a detailed breakdown of the single bed size in cm Ireland is also available.

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