{"id":34827,"date":"2025-04-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/?p=34827"},"modified":"2025-04-16T15:56:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:56:36","slug":"twin-xl-mattress-dimensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/twin-xl-mattress-dimensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Twin XL Mattress Dimensions & Measurements (Plus How It Compares to Other Mattress Sizes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With all of the mattress sizes<\/a> out there, you might be surprised to learn there\u2019s one you may have not heard of before: the twin XL mattress. These under-the-radar mattresses are ideal for some specific scenarios, including taller kids and teens and also college students living in dorms. But they can be used in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior designer Phillip Thomas<\/a> says twin XL mattresses are actually a go-to of his on projects. \u201cPerhaps it is just in my imagination, but I find that every generation seems to be getting taller and taller,” he says. “The extra 5 inches of length provided by a twin XL bed offers more comfort to people as they sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what are the dimensions of a twin XL mattress? Ahead, we\u2019ll share those twin XL bed size dimensions, along with key considerations as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Twin XL bed dimensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What are the dimensions of a twin XL mattress? The dimensions of a twin XL mattress are 38 inches wide by 80 inches long. As mentioned, this mattress size is geared toward tall kids and teens and also college students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thomas has another smart way to put twin XL mattresses to work: \u201cI particularly love to use these mattresses in guest bedrooms<\/a> where guests might be sharing a room but not necessarily sharing a bed,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comparing twin XL bed size measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The twin XL bed size certainly has a number of other mattress sizes within its family, such as twin, full, queen, and more. Here, this handy chart will show you how all these sizes differ from one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mattress Size<\/strong><\/td>Dimensions<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Twin<\/td>38 x 75 in<\/td><\/tr>
Twin XL<\/td>38 x 80 in<\/td><\/tr>
Full<\/td>54 x 75 in<\/td><\/tr>
Queen<\/td>60 x 80 in<\/td><\/tr>
King<\/td>76 x 80 in<\/td><\/tr>
California King<\/td>72 x 84 in<\/td><\/tr>
Split King<\/td>76 x 80 in (two twin XLs)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Deciding if a twin XL mattress is right for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re thinking through twin XL bed size dimensions to determine whether this size is right for your specific situation, it\u2019s important to weigh some key considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to decide whether a twin XL mattress is a good option for your household, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n