A queen bed in Canada measures 60 × 80 inches (152.5 × 203 cm). It is 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than a double (54 × 75 in). Queen sheets fit that footprint, but whether a fitted sheet stays on depends on one more number: the depth of your mattress.
What are the exact queen bed measurements in Canada?
The standard Canadian queen mattress is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. In centimetres, that's 152.5 × 203 cm. Canadian retailers such as The Brick list the same figure in their bed size chart.
Two things the headline number doesn't tell you:
- Manufacturers round. A mattress sold as a queen can come in a half-inch short on the length. That's normal, and it doesn't change which sheets you buy.
- The frame is bigger than the mattress. Plan for a few extra inches on each side once the bed frame and headboard are in.
How does a queen compare to other bed sizes?
| Size | Inches | Centimetres | Width per person (2 sleepers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38 × 75 | 96.5 × 190.5 | — |
| Double (Full) | 54 × 75 | 137 × 190.5 | 27 in |
| Queen | 60 × 80 | 152.5 × 203 | 30 in |
| King | 76 × 80 | 193 × 203 | 38 in |
The jump from double to queen matters most in length. At 75 inches, a double is shorter than many adults are tall once a pillow is in place. The queen's 80 inches is where most couples stop hanging off the end.
What size sheets fit a queen bed?
Every queen bedding item is sized around the same 60 × 80 inch mattress, but each one needs a different allowance.
| Item | What to look for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fitted sheet | 60 × 80 in + a pocket at least as deep as your mattress | The pocket is what holds the corners down |
| Flat sheet | About 90 in wide or more | Enough to tuck in on both sides |
| Pillowcases | Standard (20 × 26 in) or queen (20 × 30 in) | Match the pillow, not the bed |
| Duvet | About 88 in wide or more | Covers the sides when two people turn |
The width and length of a queen fitted sheet are almost always right. The pocket depth is where people get it wrong.
How do you measure your mattress depth for a fitted sheet?
This is the step most size guides skip, and it's the reason a fitted sheet pops off a corner in the middle of the night.
- Remove the bedding. Strip the bed down to the bare mattress and any topper.
- Measure from the top surface to the bottom seam. Put a tape measure at the side of the mattress, at the highest point, down to where the mattress sits on the base.
- Include the topper. A 2- or 3-inch topper goes under the fitted sheet too, so it counts.
- Compare with the pocket depth. The pocket should be at least equal to your total depth. An inch or two more gives the elastic a better grip under the mattress.
| Total depth (mattress + topper) | Pocket you need |
|---|---|
| Up to 8 in | Standard pocket (8 to 10 in) |
| 9 to 16 in | Deep pocket (13 to 17 in) |
| 17 in and more | Extra-deep pocket (18 in and more) |
Modern queen mattresses are often 8 to 14 inches thick before you add a topper. A standard pocket on a thick mattress is the most common reason a sheet won't stay put.
How much room do you need for a queen bed?
A queen takes up about 33 square feet on its own. To walk around it comfortably, leave about 2 feet on each side you use and at the foot of the bed. In practice, that means a bedroom of about 10 × 12 feet is a comfortable minimum for a queen with night tables.
Before you buy a new mattress, also measure the doorways and the stairwell. A queen mattress is 60 inches wide, and it has to get to the bedroom first.
Queen or double: which one should you choose?
| Choose a double if… | Choose a queen if… |
|---|---|
| You sleep alone | You share the bed |
| The room is under 10 × 10 ft | The room is 10 × 12 ft or more |
| Budget comes first | Your feet reach the end of a 75-inch bed |
If you're between the two, the queen is the safer choice. Queen sheets and duvets are also the easiest size to find in every colour.
At NUVIA
NUVIA's queen sheet set is built around the measurement that causes the most trouble: depth. The fitted sheet is 152 × 203 cm with 16-inch (40.6 cm) deep pockets and elastic straps at all four corners, so it holds on a thick mattress with a topper. The fabric wicks moisture away instead of holding it, so you wake up dry. See the NUVIA sheet set, available in Twin, Queen and King.
Frequently asked questions
What is the size of a queen bed in Canada?
A standard Canadian queen mattress measures 60 × 80 inches, or 152.5 × 203 cm.
Is a queen the same size in Canada and the US?
Yes. The standard queen is 60 × 80 inches in both countries. Variants such as the Olympic queen (66 inches wide) or the California queen (84 inches long) are different sizes and need their own sheets.
How much bigger is a queen than a double?
A queen is 6 inches wider and 5 inches longer than a double, which measures 54 × 75 inches.
What pocket depth do I need for a queen fitted sheet?
Measure your mattress plus any topper. The pocket should be at least that deep: a mattress and topper totalling 14 inches needs a pocket of 14 inches or more.
Do queen sheets fit an Olympic queen?
No. An Olympic queen is 6 inches wider than a standard queen, so a standard queen fitted sheet will be too tight across the width.
Written by the NUVIA team · Updated October 12, 2026