Headboards · Full
Full size headboard measurements and current example
A current IKEA MALM Full bed lists a 59-inch product width and 39⅜-inch headboard height around a 53⅛-inch mattress opening. These are manufacturer examples, not universal Full headboard dimensions.
| Label or calculation | Dimensions | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Full mattress reference | about 53–54 × 75 in | Finished mattress widths vary by roughly an inch. |
| Current product width | 59 in (149.9 cm) | Listed width of the integrated IKEA MALM Full frame/headboard example. |
| Current headboard height | 39⅜ in (100 cm) | Manufacturer-listed headboard height for this example. |
| Width beyond listed opening | 5⅞ in total (14.9 cm) | Difference between 59 in product width and 53⅛ in mattress opening. |
Full mattresses themselves can be listed at 53 or 54 inches wide, and headboards add product-specific width and mounting geometry.
Do not substitute the mattress width
The current product example is almost six inches wider than its mattress opening. A different Full headboard can use a different overhang or include posts and upholstered wings.
Keep Full and Full XL length separate
Headboard width may be similar across Full and Full XL products, but the matching frame length differs. Verify the entire product specification rather than the headboard label alone.
Measurement method
Start with the product and space you actually have.
- 1
Record the mattress or opening. Keep the inner width as a separate reference.
- 2
Measure the full width. Include posts, wings, upholstery, and trim.
- 3
Identify the height reference. Distinguish total height from panel height above the mattress.
- 4
Map the wall. Mark windows, outlets, switches, trim, and nearby furniture.
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
How wide is a Full size headboard?
There is no universal width. The current integrated example used here is 59 inches wide.
Is a Full headboard the same width as a Full mattress?
Not necessarily. The example headboard/frame product is wider than its 53⅛-inch mattress opening.