Measure in inches from the bottom where it rests on the box spring to the top of the mattress including any pillow top.
How to measure a mattress height.
To measure your bed start by stripping the bedding so you can accurately measure it.
Otherwise only measure the height of the mattress itself.
The average height of a mattress plus foundation and frame is around 25 inches though it can be more or less depending on your height and personal preference.
If necessary repeat for box spring.
Next measure the width by seeing how long your bed is from the left edge straight across to the right edge.
Pairing a thick mattress with a high foundation may make it difficult to get in and out of bed.
Measure from the bottom of the foundation not the floor to the top of the mattress.
People often assume the upper seam is the top of the mattress it s not.
Typical mattress pocket depths vary from 8 to 18 inches and box springs usually measure 8 to 12 inches deep.
If you only measure up to the upper seam the actual bed height could be off by as much as 3 inches.
If you re measuring for fitted sheets or a comforter and you have a padded mattress topper include the mattress topper in your measurement.
The top is the very crown highest point of the mattress.
How to measure bed height.
Bunkie boards allow for a lower bed height since they measure only 1 1 2 to 2 1.
Measure from the bottom to the top of your mattress to get the height.
The critical thing is to consider the total height of your bed setup.