India runs on three standard mattress lengths — 72", 75" and 78" — paired with a wide range of widths from 30" all the way to 72". The naming ("Single", "Queen", "King") varies between manufacturers and bed-frame brands, so the safest path is to think in actual dimensions rather than labels.

Here is the cheat sheet, then the rationale behind each one.

The standard Indian mattress size chart

Visual guide to standard Indian mattress sizes
Indian mattress sizes range from 30" Single to 72" King — always measure your bed frame's inner dimensions, not the label

Single & Diwan range

Double & Queen range

King range

How to pick the right length

The length of your mattress should match the height of the tallest person who sleeps on it, plus a buffer of 4–6 inches for pillow and head clearance.

If you are even slightly above average height, do not save ₹500 by sizing down. A 72" mattress for a 5'10" sleeper means feet hanging off, head pressed against the headboard, or both.

How to pick the right width

For a single sleeper, 36" is comfortable, 30" is tight, 48" is generous. For couples, the rule of thumb is that each adult needs at least 30" of personal width. So:

Measure your bed frame, not the label

The single biggest sizing error is buying a mattress to match the bed-frame's nameplate ("King", "Queen") instead of the inner dimensions of the frame. Bed-frame manufacturers do not all use the same labels. A "King" frame from one brand can be 72"×72", from another 75"×72", from another 78"×72". The mattress that fits one will bow or float in the others.

The right method:

  1. Strip the bed frame down to its base.
  2. Measure the inside length and width of the frame, edge to edge — not the outside.
  3. Round to the nearest standard size. If you fall between sizes, go with the smaller one — a mattress that is too tight will distort over time.
  4. Note the height of the frame's lip (the wooden edge above the base). Your mattress thickness should sit at least 1" above this lip for comfortable seating.
If the frame and mattress disagree by more than half an inch in either direction, the mattress will sag at the edges within a year.

Custom sizes are easier than you think

If your bed frame doesn't match a standard size — common with antique furniture, imported beds, or builder-made platforms — Sparsh manufactures custom-sized mattresses on order through dealers. Lead time is typically 7 to 14 days. The price premium over the nearest standard size is usually 10–15%, not double or triple as some buyers fear.

Mattress thickness — a quick note

Comparison of mattress quality indicators
Thickness works with width and length to determine the right fit — 5" to 6" is the sweet spot for most adult primary beds

Width × length tells you the footprint. Thickness — typically 4", 5", 6" or 8" — is a separate decision based on body weight and feel preference. A thinner mattress is fine for kids and guest rooms; an adult primary bed should be at least 5", and ideally 6" if either sleeper is over 90 kg. Read our complete buying guide for the full thickness logic.

The 30-second sizing checklist

  1. Measure the inside of your bed frame in inches.
  2. Match to the closest standard length (72/75/78") and width.
  3. Confirm the size with the dealer in writing on the invoice.
  4. Ask for the mattress to be delivered flat-rolled or rigid — never folded.

Found your size?

Contact us with your city — we'll connect you to your nearest authorised Sparsh dealer across Punjab, Haryana, J&K, Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan or Gujarat to feel the right thickness and firmness for that size before you commit.

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