Strip the bed of all bedding.
How to measure a bed for a mattress.
Measurements include the size of the bed and the mattress depth including any mattress pads foam toppers or other enhancers.
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Smooth the top of the mattress with your fingers.
Measure the width and height of any staircases you ll use when you re moving the mattress.
Measuring a bed 1.
Use a tape measure to determine the size of your mattress and box spring in inches.
This eliminates any possible wrinkles in the fabric that could.
Keep a pen and paper nearby to write down the measurements for future.
Check for any low hanging light fixtures that might get in the way when you re moving in your new mattress.
Remove all bedding from your mattress including sheets pads and foam toppers.
If necessary repeat for box spring.
You may ask a friend to help you hold the measuring tape if it does not lock into.
The original top of the mattress needs.
Round up depth measurements to the nearest inch.
Grab a retractable measuring tape.
Lay string across the.
Measure in inches from the bottom where it rests on the box spring to the top of the mattress including any pillow top.
You will want to measure it from the exact edge.
Then place your hand on the mattress top and measure bed to it.