Bed S Full Or Double. In fact the terms double bed and full size mattress are often used interchangeably. Generally both are 54 inches by 75 inches.
While full beds are called doubles they can t comfortably accommodate two adult sleepers. Double or full beds are 15 wider than twin sized beds but if two share the double full bed each has only 27 of personal space. Many decades ago double or full beds were the mattress choice for couples but this is partly because consumers then didn t have as many size options as we do now.
Why a double bed.
Double beds and full beds are the same in most parts of the world. Generally both are 54 inches by 75 inches. It is smaller than a queen or king size bed and fits better in smaller bedrooms. The pros and cons for full beds and double beds are.