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    My bed is 38 1/2" wide and 74 1/2" long. What size bed do I have?
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    You have a twin bed. The exact measurements are 75" x 38" But not all mattresses (or measurements) are exact.
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    What size bed would be best for a room that is 9 feet long and 10 feet wide?
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    Buy the largest bed that is best for whoever will be sleeping in the room. You could also put a full or queen size futon or sofa-bed in there. I have a queen bed in my guest room that is about the same size as your room; it literally takes up more than half the room, but my guests are comfortable.
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    How do I find out what size sheets I should buy for my bed?
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    Usually, when you buy your bed it's labeled with the size. You can compare that to the sheet sizes. Another option is to measure your bed and match it to the sizes of the sheets.
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    I have a queen size mattress but the store I want to purchase from has mattresses in inches. How will I know what size I need?
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    Measure the size of your bed. You could also just ask the sales associate, or Google the dimensions of a queen-sized mattress.
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    What's the best size mattress?
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    It depends on many factors, like the size of the people using it, how much space they like when they sleep, etc. If you have an existing bed frame without a mattress, you'll have to get a mattress that fits the frame.
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    How can I tell which size sheets I have?
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    Your bed should give it away. If it is with only one pillow that fits, it is single. A double has two pillows.
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    What are the dimensions of an Eastern King bed?
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    Eastern Kings are also known as Standard 76” x 80”. It’s only referred to as an “Eastern” King in the US because of the California King or Western King that redistributes width for length at 72” x 84”.
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    Before buying a bed, should I first measure my body length?
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    No. Beds are pretty much uniform in length. The only size difference is in width.
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    Where do I find a deep pocket sheet for a queen mattress?
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    I would recommend looking online. You should be able to find a deep pocket sheet on Amazon.
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    How do I measure for a bedroom?
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    Use either a yardstick or a meter stick or get a measuring tape and take your measurements.
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    My bed frame is 81" long and 61" wide. Is it a full size or a queen size? Will a full-size box spring and mattress fit?
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    Queen will be best, with only an inch of frame space to spare. The frame would be way too big for a full-size mattress and box spring.
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