Side-by-Side Comparison
Bedding & Linens
Mattress Sizes vs. Shower Curtains
Comparing 2 standards across 15 specifications. 15 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Mattress Sizes
Shower Curtains
Standard mattress dimensions governed by the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) establish universal residential bedding sizes. Spanning Twin (38×75"), Full (54×75"), Queen (60×80"), Eastern King (76×80"), and California King (72×84"), sizes coordinate precisely with bed frames and fitted sheets.
Residential shower curtains standardize at 72×72 inches (183×183 cm) to fit standard 60-inch bathtubs with 12 inches of draping fullness, featuring 12 standard hook grommets spaced 6 inches apart.
Specification Comparison Table
15 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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ISPA / 16 CFR Part 1633 (Federal Flammability) | ANSI / Residential Plumbing Enclosure Sizing |
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Crib Mattress
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28 × 52 inches (71 × 132 cm) | Standard toddler beds | — |
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Twin (Single)
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38 × 75 inches (96.5 × 190.5 cm) | 2,850 sq in | — |
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Twin XL
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38 × 80 inches (96.5 × 203.2 cm) | Standard university dorms | — |
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Full / Double
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54 × 75 inches (137 × 190.5 cm) | 4,050 sq in | — |
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Queen
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60 × 80 inches (152.5 × 203.2 cm) | 4,800 sq in (Most popular) | — |
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King (Eastern King)
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76 × 80 inches (193 × 203.2 cm) | 6,080 sq in (Equals 2 Twin XLs) | — |
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California King (Western)
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72 × 84 inches (183 × 213.5 cm) | 6,048 sq in (4" narrower, 4" longer than King) | — |
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Standard Shower Curtain
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— | 72 × 72 inches (183 × 183 cm) | Standard 60" bathtub enclosures |
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Shower Stall Curtain
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— | 54 × 78 inches (137 × 198 cm) | Narrow walk-in standalone stalls |
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Long Shower Curtain
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— | 72 × 84 inches (183 × 213 cm) | High-ceiling bathrooms / curved rods |
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Extra Long Shower Curtain
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— | 72 × 96 inches (183 × 244 cm) | Floor-to-ceiling 9 ft luxury designs |
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Standard Grommet Count
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— | 12 reinforced hook eyelets / buttonholes across top hem |
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Grommet Spacing Interval
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— | 6.0 inches (15.2 cm) center-to-center standard spacing |
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Recommended Rod Height
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— | 75 to 77 inches (190–196 cm) from finished floor (allows 1–2" floor clearance) |