Furniture sizes to use in a floor plan
Updated October 22, 2026
Beds
Mattress sizes. The frame usually adds 5–10 cm in each direction; a headboard adds more at the head end.
| Bed | Europe | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 90 × 200 | 90 × 190 | Twin 97 × 191 |
| Small double | 120 × 200 | 120 × 190 | — |
| Double | 140 × 200 or 160 × 200 | 135 × 190 | Full 137 × 191 |
| Queen / king | 180 × 200 | King 150 × 200, super king 180 × 200 | Queen 152 × 203, king 193 × 203 |
Leave 60–70 cm on each side you walk round and about 70 cm at the foot. Our double bed symbol is 160 × 200 cm.
Living room
| Piece | Typical size (cm) | Space around it |
|---|---|---|
| Two-seat sofa | 150–180 × 85–95 | 75 cm walkway |
| Three-seat sofa | 190–230 × 85–95 | 40–45 cm to the coffee table |
| Armchair | 75–90 × 75–90 | — |
| Coffee table | 100–120 × 50–60 | — |
| TV unit | 150–200 × 40–50 | View distance about 2–3 m |
The sofa symbol is about 210 × 90 cm.
Dining
| Table | Size (cm) | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Square | 90 × 90 | 4 |
| Rectangular | 120 × 80 | 4 |
| Rectangular | 160–180 × 90 | 6 |
| Round | 100–110 across | 4 |
| Round | 120–130 across | 5–6 |
Allow about 60 cm of table edge per person. Leave about 75 cm from the table to a wall so chairs can pull out, and 90–100 cm where people walk behind someone sitting. The dining table symbol is 90 × 90 cm with four chairs.
Bedroom and study
| Piece | Typical size (cm) | Space in front |
|---|---|---|
| Wardrobe | Depth 60, width 50 per door | 70–90 cm to open the doors |
| Chest of drawers | 80–100 × 45–50 | about 90 cm to pull drawers out |
| Bedside table | 40–50 × 35–45 | — |
| Desk | 120–160 × 60–80 | about 100 cm for the chair |
Kitchen
| Item | Typical size (cm) |
|---|---|
| Worktop depth | 60 |
| Worktop height | about 90 |
| Base units | widths of 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 or 100 |
| Fridge (built-in / freestanding) | about 60 wide; American-style 75–90 wide |
| Dishwasher, oven, hob | 60 wide |
| Space between facing worktops | 100–120 |
The kitchen counter symbol is a 240 × 60 cm run with a sink, drainer and hob.
Bathroom
| Fitting | Typical size (cm) | Clear space |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet | 36–40 × 65–75 | about 60 cm in front |
| Basin | 50–60 × 40–50 | about 70 cm in front |
| Bathtub | 170 × 70–75 (also 160 and 180 long) | about 70 cm alongside |
| Shower tray | 80 × 80 to 90 × 120 | about 70 cm in front |
Doors, corridors and stairs
- Internal doors: 70–90 cm wide, about 200–210 cm high.
- Front doors: 90–100 cm wide.
- Corridors: at least 90 cm wide; 120 cm is comfortable.
- Stairs in a house: about 90–100 cm wide, with risers around 15–19 cm and goings around 25–30 cm.
- Building rules set minimums for doors, corridors and stairs — check the ones where you're building.
Drawing them in JotJam
The plan symbols are already real size, so you can place them straight into a design. For anything else, draw a rectangle and type its size — 200 x 90 for a sofa, in centimetres — and add a text label. Step-by-step: how to draw a floor plan online.
Questions
What size is a double bed on a floor plan?
- Draw it at its real size: 140 × 200 or 160 × 200 cm in most of Europe, 135 × 190 cm in the UK, and 137 × 191 cm for a US full. Add a few centimetres for the frame.
How much space do you need around a bed?
- About 60–70 cm on each side you walk round and about 70 cm at the foot.
How big is a dining table for four?
- A 90 × 90 cm square, a 120 × 80 cm rectangle or a round table about 100–110 cm across.
How deep is a kitchen worktop?
- Usually 60 cm, at a height of about 90 cm.
How wide should a corridor be?
- At least 90 cm; 120 cm feels comfortable. Local building rules may ask for more.
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