| Measurement | Queen Size Bed | King Size Bed |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 153 cm | 183 cm |
| Length | 203 cm | 203 cm |
| Sleeping surface | 153 × 203 cm | 183 × 203 cm |
| Area | 3.11 m² | 3.71 m² |
| Width difference | — | 30 cm wider |
| Length difference | — | Same length |
| Extra sleeping area | — | 0.60 m² more |
| Approx. width per person for two sleepers | 76.5 cm | 91.5 cm |
A standard Australian queen-size bed measures approximately:
153 cm wide × 203 cm long
A queen bed provides a generous sleeping surface for one or two adults while taking up less floor space than a king. It is often a practical choice for medium-sized bedrooms, guest rooms, apartments and homes where you want enough space for additional furniture.
A standard Australian king-size bed measures approximately:
183 cm wide × 203 cm long
The king is 30 cm wider than a queen, while the length remains the same. That additional width provides noticeably more personal sleeping space for couples and creates a larger, more luxurious visual presence in a spacious bedroom.
Queen:
153 cm → width
203 cm → length
King:
183 cm → width
203 cm → length
Key difference:
The king gives you 30 cm of additional width.
A king-size mattress has approximately 19.6% more sleeping surface area than a queen.
For two people, that extra width is particularly noticeable:
This makes a king appealing if you like having plenty of room to move, sleep with a partner, or occasionally share the bed with children or pets.
Remember that the mattress dimensions are not the total footprint of the finished bed. A bed frame, headboard and bedside tables can add considerably to the overall width and depth.
As a general guide:
The difference also applies to bedding. Queen and king mattresses require appropriately sized:
A queen quilt cover should not be substituted for a king quilt cover, as the dimensions are different.
Choose a queen if:
Choose a king if:
Australian Queen: 153 × 203 cm
Australian King: 183 × 203 cm
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