Buying linen sheets online in Australia is easy — until you reach the size drop-down and second-guess yourself. Is a "Queen" the same everywhere? Will a King flat sheet fit a King Single? Because linen is cut to order and premium, picking the right size the first time matters. This is a plain-English guide to linen sheet sizes for Australian beds, how flat and fitted sheets differ, how AU sizes compare to UK, EU and US, and when a custom size is the smarter buy.
Standard Australian bed sizes at a glance
Australian mattresses follow their own set of dimensions, which is why you should always match your sheets to your mattress rather than to a size name you saw overseas. The standard AU mattress sizes are:
- Single — 92 × 188 cm
- King Single — 107 × 203 cm
- Double — 137 × 188 cm
- Queen — 153 × 203 cm
- King — 183 × 203 cm
- Super King — 203 × 203 cm
Queen is the most popular size in Australian bedrooms, followed by King. If you are shopping our French Linen sheet sets, these are the names you will choose from.
Flat sheets, fitted sheets and the all-important drop
A fitted sheet wraps your mattress and is sized by the mattress footprint plus a "drop" — the depth of the elastic-cornered skirt. Our fitted sheets are built with a generous drop to suit deeper modern and pillow-top mattresses, so measure your mattress depth before you order. A flat sheet, by contrast, is a simple rectangle that is cut larger than the mattress so it tucks in on all sides, which is why a flat sheet in a given size looks much bigger than the fitted sheet it pairs with.
Not sure whether you need both? Our guide to linen flat sheets vs fitted sheets breaks down when each one earns its place. You can also mix and match from our flat sheet collection and bed sheet range to build the set you actually use.
Do AU, UK, EU and US sizes match?
Not exactly — and this trips up a lot of shoppers. A UK King and an Australian King are close but not identical, and US sizing (Twin, Full, Queen, King, California King) uses different names and dimensions again. European duvet and sheet sizing differs too. Because SCANDALINEN ships worldwide and our customers sleep on AU, UK, EU and US beds, every product lists sizes for each region so you order to your actual mattress, not a converted guess. If you are buying from outside Australia, always choose your own country's size on the product page.
When a custom size is the smarter buy
Standard sizes cover most beds, but not all of them. Caravans, campervans, boat berths, antique and European bed frames, adjustable bases and oversized mattresses often fall between the standard names. Because we cut each piece to order, a made-to-measure sheet costs far less hassle than forcing a standard size to fit. If your bed is unusual, read custom size linen bedding in Australia and then send us your measurements. You can browse the full range in our French Linen collection.
How to measure your bed in two minutes
Strip the bed and measure the mattress width and length, then measure the depth from the top surface to the bottom edge (include a mattress topper if you always sleep on one). Match the width and length to the AU sizes above, and check your depth against the fitted sheet drop. When your measurements sit between two sizes, size up for a flat sheet and choose custom for a fitted sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Will an Australian Queen fitted sheet fit a US Queen mattress?
Usually, but not always — an AU Queen is 153 × 203 cm while a US Queen is roughly 152 × 203 cm, so they are very close. Always order the size for your own region to be safe.
What size linen sheet fits a King Single?
Choose King Single (107 × 203 cm). A Single is too narrow and a Double is too short, so neither is a good substitute.
Do linen sheets shrink after washing?
Our linen is pre-washed and stonewashed, so shrinkage is minimal. We factor a small allowance into every cut, and washing on a cool cycle keeps sizing true. See how to wash linen sheets for the details.
Can I get a linen sheet in a non-standard size?
Yes. Every piece is made to order, so custom sizes for caravans, European frames and odd mattresses are welcome — just send your measurements.
Ready to order the right size?
Every SCANDALINEN piece is cut to order in 100% French flax — stonewashed, 165–175 GSM, OEKO-TEX certified, in AU, UK, EU and custom sizes, shipped to Australia & NZ.
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