What Are the Dimensions of a Full-Sized Mattress?

Choosing the correct mattress size can make all the difference in the quality and duration of one's sleep. The full-sized mattress is an excellent size choice for children, teenagers and shorter adults. Full-sized mattresses are available from virtually all mattress manufacturers, and finding full-sized linens is never a problem.

Dimensions

The full-sized mattress is 54 inches wide by 75 inches long.

Considerations

The full-sized mattress is perfect for adults who are 5 feet 5 inches and under. Today, parents are frequently purchasing full-sized mattresses instead of twin-sized mattresses for their children, as the larger mattresses accommodate them for more years and allow for more comfortable reading of bedtime stories.

Types

The full-sized mattress is available in memory-foam, coil-spring and air-chamber styles, and for adjustable or water beds.

Another Option

There is a full-sized XL mattress which has dimensions of 54 inches by 80 inches (5 inches longer than a regular full-sized mattress). Although this mattress can accommodate individuals who are up to 5 feet 10 inches tall, they are not widely available and finding linens for them is difficult.

Mattress Replacement

Mattresses should be replaced every five to seven years. Some memory-foam mattresses can last up to 20 years depending on the manufacturer.

Resources

• sleepworld.com
• The Better Sleep Council