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In the United States, mattresses and bedding are available in five sizes: twin, double, queen, king, and California king.

A "twin bed" (also known as a "single bed") is most often used for children. It "measures" (has a particular length, width and/or height) 39"x75" (39 inches by 75 inches). "Dormitories" (buildings where college students sleep, especially during their first year at a university) often have "extra-long twin beds" that measure 39"x80", but it can be difficult to find extra-long sheets for them.

A "double bed" (also known as a "full" bed) is slightly bigger, but is still usually used only for children. Two people can fit in the bed, but it is very "crowded" (without very much extra space). A double bed measures 54"x75" and may be too short for very tall people to sleep comfortably on it.

A "queen bed" is very common for married couples, because it provides enough "room" (space) for two people. A queen bed measures 60"x80". However, some people think a queen bed is too small, so they might put a queen bed in a "guest room" (a room where visitors sleep), but choose a larger bed for themselves.

A "king bed" measures 76"x80" and has plenty of room for two people. It is the same size as two extra-long twin beds that are "pushed together" (placed next to each other).

Finally, a "California king bed" is made for very tall people. It measures 72"x84", meaning that it is wider and longer than a queen bed.

Many people prefer to sleep on bigger beds, because they have more room to "toss and turn" (move while sleeping). However, the bigger the bed is, the more difficult it is to move, and the more expensive the bedding is.