We all know what a Queen size bed is, but do you know what an Olympic Queen bed is?
The Queen size mattress is the most popular mattress size out there! It's 80 inches long x 60 inches wide. The Olympic Queen size mattress is the same length (80 inches), but it is 6 inches wider than the regular Queen size bed, 66 inches wide. It doesn't seem like a big difference when sleeping alone, but if you share your bed with a partner, pet or child, it adds up!
Here's a little guide to help you choose the best mattress for you!
Olympic Queen
The Olympic queen mattress measures 66 inches wide x 80 inches long. An Olympic queen mattress fits on an Olympic queen bed, and Olympic queen sheets.
Various things to consider when choosing to get a Queen bed or an Olympic Queen bed is how big your bedroom is, whether you're sleeping alone or with a partner, pet or child, how much you want to spend on a mattress, etc.
PROS
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more comfortable than a queen bed if you sleep with a partner, child or pet
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you don't need as much space in your bedroom than with a king size bed
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similar price range than a queen size bed
CONS
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very few companies make Olympic queen size beds so it's hard to find the best olympic queen mattress
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very few companies make Olympic queen size sheet sets
Companies that make Olympic Queen mattresses:
Is the extra width actually worth it?
Six inches sounds like a rounding error until you divide it between two people. A standard queen mattress gives each sleeper 30 inches of width, which is about the width of a single bunk. An Olympic queen gives each sleeper 33 inches. That extra three inches per person is the whole benefit of the size, and whether it is worth the trouble depends on how you actually sleep at night.
It helps most for a couple where one person is a restless sleeper, or where one partner sleeps in a sprawling position instead of staying on their own side. It helps if a child or a dog joins you at 3am. It helps if you are broad-shouldered and keep waking up at the edge of the bed. It is a poor choice if what you actually need is more length, because the Olympic queen is 80 inches long, the same as a standard queen mattress, so a tall sleeper gains nothing and should be looking at a California king instead.
Compared with a king, the trade is sleeping space against room size. A king is 76 inches wide, ten inches more than an Olympic queen, but it needs a bedroom that can accommodate it with walking room on both sides. If your room is too small for a king and a queen feels tight, the Olympic queen is the size that splits the difference. That is the ideal case for it, and it is the case where hunting one down makes sense.
The real catch: bedding and accessories
The comfort argument is the easy part. The buying part is where Olympic queen owners get stuck.
Because so few manufacturers make the size, every accessory becomes a small research project. A standard queen bed frame will not fit an Olympic queen mattress; you need a frame or foundation built for 66 inches, or a platform wide enough to carry the overhang. Mattress protectors, duvet covers and bed skirts are all harder to find than the queen equivalents, and plenty of retailers who list a queen accessory mean the 60-inch version only.
Sheets are the one that catches people out most often, because a queen fitted sheet stretched over an Olympic queen mattress will pop off the corners within a night or two. You need a fitted sheet cut to 66 x 80 inches. Flat sheets and pillowcases are more forgiving, which is why our own Olympic queen set pairs an Olympic queen fitted sheet with a standard queen flat sheet and queen pillowcases.
One more practical note, on firmness: because Olympic queen mattresses are made in small runs, you usually get a narrower choice of comfort level than you would in a queen. If a particular firmness level matters to you, check that it exists in this size before you commit to the bed frame.
If you decide to get an Olympic Queen Mattress, you're in luck, because here at Overstocksheetclub.com, we make Olympic Queen Sheet Sets. Our sheet sets consist of 1 Olympic Queen Fitted Sheet 66” x 80” x 16”, 1 Queen Flat Sheet 94” x 104”, and 2 Queen Pillowcases 20” x 28”. We offer various colors, ranging from white, to ivory, blush, burgundy, plum.
Made from the fabric that started it all, our balanced percale weave uses 180 threads of 10-ply yarn. That multiplication is where the 1800 Thread Count name comes from, and we would rather tell you that than let the number do the talking: any thread count above roughly 600 is arithmetic rather than quality. What actually makes this set work is the percale weave, which is crisp, breathable and hard-wearing. Our sheets are also hypoallergenic to provide a dreamy feel for those with sensitive skin or allergies. And for icing on the cake, they are easy to care for!
Queen
A standard queen size mattress is 60 x 80 inches. A queen size bed is great for adults who sleep alone, have a mid-size bedroom, or like to cuddle with their partners.
Queen beds are so popular that it is easy to find any mattress type that is right for you, foam, spring, hybrid.
PROS
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it has enough space for individuals who sleep alone
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it's the most popular size mattress on the market so it's easy to find the mattress that's right for you, the perfect bed frame and bedding accessories
CONS
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it can be a little small if you sleep with a partner, especially if you guys like to have your own space and don't like to sleep against one another
If you have a Queen mattress, you're in luck, because here at Overstocksheetclub.com, we make Queen Sheet Sets. Our sheet sets consist of 1 Queen Fitted Sheet 60” x 80” x 16”, 1 Queen Flat Sheet 94” x 104”, and 2 Queen Pillowcases 20” x 28”. We offer various colors, ranging from white, to ivory, blush, burgundy, plum.
Other Mattress Sizes:
Depending on your space, budget, and whether you sleep alone or with someone, you might want to consider different size beds. Here are mattress dimensions / mattress measurements that might be useful for you to know about:
Twin
A twin size mattress (also called a single bed) is 38 x 75 inches. They're the smallest standard bed size. They're great for kids. If your kids share a room, getting a bunk bed for them can be a great option! Bunk beds are two beds stacked on top of each other. They are functional if your kids sleep together, because it takes less space in a room than two beds side by side. The size of a Standard, Single or Twin bunk bed is 75 inches x 39 inches x 65 inches. So you'll want to use a twin size mattress to fit onto the bunk bed.
Twin XL
A twin xl mattress is 38 x 80 inches. They have an additional 5 inches in length compared to a regular twin, so it's a great option when your kid is a bit older and growing too tall for a Twin size bed. A twin xl mattress can also be a good option for a teenager.
*Note that twin sheets and twin xl sheets are the same. Whether you have a regular twin size bed or a twin xl bed, you'll want to get twin xl sheets.
Full
A Full size mattress (also called double bed) is 54 x 75 inches. A full size is better for a teenager who moves around; however, it is shorter than a Twin Xl so it's not as good for a tall person. Both options are great for smaller spaces such as studios or small one bedroom.
King
A King mattress is 76 x 80 inches. A king size bed is great for couples who move around a lot, who like more space in bed, and who have kids or pets who take up space. King size beds are suitable for families.
California King
A California King size mattress (also called Cal King) is 72 x 84 inches - 4 inches narrower than a regular King, but 4 inches longer. So if you're more than 6 feet tall, or you share a bed with a taller person, you might want to consider a Cal King bed.
Split King
A Split King size mattress have two Twin XL mattresses (38 x 80 inches).
Split Cal King
There's also Split Cal King mattresses. Split California Kings are (also called Split Cal King) two Twin XXL mattresses (36 x 84 inches).
Common questions
What is the difference between an Olympic queen and a queen?
An Olympic queen mattress measures 66 x 80 inches. A standard queen mattress measures 60 x 80 inches. The Olympic queen is six inches wider and exactly the same length, so the whole difference is width.
Is an Olympic queen the same as a super queen or an expanded queen?
Yes. Super queen and expanded queen are trade names for the same 66 x 80 inch size. If a listing gives the dimensions as 66 x 80, it is the size you are looking for whatever the retailer calls it.
Will queen sheets fit an Olympic queen mattress?
The fitted sheet will not. Six inches of missing width pulls the corners off, usually within a night or two. Flat sheets and pillowcases from a queen set are fine.
Is an Olympic queen worth it compared with a king?
Mostly only if your bedroom cannot accommodate a king. A king gives each sleeper 38 inches of width against 33 on an Olympic queen, so if the room takes a king, the king is the better buy.
Can you get an Olympic queen bed frame?
Yes, but from far fewer makers than a queen. Do not assume a queen frame will do, because the mattress will overhang by three inches on each side.
We at Overstocksheetclub.com offer sheet sets for all bedding sizes, including Twin XL, Full, Queen, Olympic Queen, King, Cal King, Split King, Split Cal King, Split Top Queen, and Split Top King.
