Headboards · Queen
Queen size headboard measurements and current example
A current IKEA MALM Queen bed lists a 66⅛-inch product width and 39⅜-inch headboard height around a 59⅞-inch mattress opening. Treat those as manufacturer examples, not standard Queen headboard measurements.
| Label or calculation | Dimensions | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Queen mattress | 60 × 80 in (152.4 × 203.2 cm) | Mattress-top baseline, not headboard dimensions. |
| Current product width | 66⅛ in (168 cm) | Listed width of the integrated IKEA MALM Queen frame/headboard example. |
| Current headboard height | 39⅜ in (100 cm) | Manufacturer-listed headboard height for this example. |
| Width beyond listed opening | 6¼ in total (15.9 cm) | Difference between 66⅛ in product width and 59⅞ in mattress opening. |
The Queen label does not fix the product width, total height, panel height, post width, bracket spacing, or wall-mount geometry.
The mattress is only the inner reference
A nominal Queen is 60 inches wide, while the current integrated example uses more than 66 inches of wall span. Other Queen headboards may align more closely or extend farther.
Measure around wall features
Record the complete width and the manufacturer’s stated height reference, then locate outlets, switches, windows, trim, and nearby furniture on the same wall plan.
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
What are Queen size headboard measurements?
They vary by product. One current integrated bed example is 66⅛ inches wide with a listed 39⅜-inch headboard height.
Is a Queen headboard exactly 60 inches wide?
Not necessarily. Sixty inches is the nominal mattress width; the headboard or frame can extend beyond it.