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A full size bed is also known as a double bed. The sheet measurements vary slightly between US and UK.  In the US a flat sheet for a full size bed would be 221cm x 259cm. A fâ¦itted sheet would be 137cm x 193cm x 20cm.  In the UK a flat sheet would be 220cm x 260cm and a fitted sheet would be 135cm x 190cm x 20cm.
Also known as a double, a full mattress provides more room for a single person to sleep, but not really enough for two. When divided in half, each person has only 27 inches of space (the same size as a crib). The full mattress is also only 75 inches long, which can be too short for taller people. Full mattresses are great transition mattresses for growing children and young adults. Shop Full Size Mattresses. A full XL mattress measures 54 inches wide by 80 inches long. It's the same width as a full mattress, but measures 5 inches longer. Full XL mattresses are great for taller sleepers who don't need all of the width of a queen, but appreciate the extra leg room.