What size is an Israeli bed and a half?

מיטה וחצי, mita va-khetsi, is commonly 120×190 cm or 120×200 cm. The 120×190 cm size matches a UK Small Double, but neither size has an exact US standard name.

Is an Israeli queen the same as a US queen?

Israeli queen labels are not consistent between sellers. A 160×200 cm mattress is closest to a 152×203 cm US Queen, so use the centimeter measurement rather than the name.

What is the difference between ציפה and ציפית?

ציפה, tsifa, is a duvet cover. ציפית, tsipit, is a pillowcase for one pillow.

What fitted sheet fits a 160×200 cm mattress?

Choose a סדין גומי, sadin gumi, labeled 160×200 cm. Check the pocket depth and include the mattress topper and protector when measuring.

How are mattress sizes written in Israel?

Mattress sizes are written as width × length in centimeters. Measure the מזרן, mizran, rather than the bed frame because the frame’s external dimensions are larger.

Israeli Bedding Guide: Hebrew Names in English

Mattress Sizes

On the label or sign

מיטת יחיד צרה: narrow single bed
80×190: 80 cm wide and 190 cm long

מיטת יחיד צרה, 80×190Narrow single bed

mitat yakhid tsara

US English

Narrower than US Twin

UK English

Between UK Small Single and Single

What it is

מיטת יחיד צרה is an 80×190 cm narrow single bed found in compact rooms and children’s furniture.

The difference

The 80 cm width is narrower than a US Twin. The size falls between a UK Small Single and Single.

Common mistake

Do not buy a 90 cm fitted sheet and expect a taut fit.

On the label or sign

מיטת יחיד: single bed
90×190: 90 cm wide and 190 cm long

מיטת יחיד, 90×190Single bed

mitat yakhid

US English

Near US Twin, 96.5×190.5 cm

UK English

UK Single, 90×190 cm

What it is

מיטת יחיד at 90×190 cm is a common Israeli single bed.

The difference

A UK Single is the closest exact named match. A US Twin is close but measures about 96.5×190.5 cm.

Common mistake

Do not assume an imported US Twin fitted sheet will fit exactly.

On the label or sign

יחיד ארוך: long single
90×200: 90 cm wide and 200 cm long

יחיד ארוך / אירופי, 90×200Long single bed

yakhid arokh / eropi

US English

Near Twin XL, but narrower

UK English

Euro Single

What it is

יחיד ארוך or אירופי is a 90×200 cm single. IKEA Israel uses the dimension for single mattresses and fitted sheets.

The difference

The size is close to a US Twin XL but narrower. The UK name is Euro Single.

Common mistake

Do not buy a 90×190 cm fitted sheet for a 200 cm long mattress.

A bed-and-a-half, mita va-khetsi, in a guest room

On the label or sign

מיטה וחצי: bed and a half
120×190: 120 cm wide and 190 cm long

מיטה וחצי, 120×190Bed and a half

mita va-khetsi

US English

No exact US name

UK English

UK Small Double, 120×190 cm

What it is

מיטה וחצי means “bed and a half.” The 120×190 cm bed is usually for one person who wants more width and is sometimes used tightly by two.

The difference

The width falls between a US Twin and Full. A UK Small Double has the same 120×190 cm dimensions.

Common mistake

Do not call מיטה וחצי an American Full or assume standard double sheets will fit.

On the label or sign

מיטה וחצי: bed and a half
120×200: 120 cm wide and 200 cm long

מיטה וחצי, 120×200Long bed and a half

mita va-khetsi

US English

No exact US name

UK English

Euro small double

What it is

The 120×200 cm מיטה וחצי is a current Israeli size for fitted sheets and mattress protectors.

The difference

The mattress is 10 cm longer than a UK Small Double.

Common mistake

Do not buy by the name small double without checking the length.

On the label or sign

זוגית קומפקטית: compact double
140×190: 140 cm wide and 190 cm long

זוגית קומפקטית, 140×190Compact double bed

zugit kompaktit

US English

Close to US Full, 137×191 cm

UK English

Wider than UK Double, 135×190 cm

What it is

זוגית קומפקטית is a traditional compact Israeli double measuring 140×190 cm.

The difference

The size is close to a US Full. The mattress is slightly wider than a UK Double.

Common mistake

Do not assume the word double means the same width in Israel, the US, and the UK.

On the label or sign

זוגית: double
140×200: 140 cm wide and 200 cm long

זוגית / Full, 140×200140 cm double bed

zugit / full

US English

Wider and longer than US Full

UK English

Euro Double

What it is

זוגית at 140×200 cm is a common imported European and Israeli retail size.

The difference

The mattress is wider and longer than a US Full. The UK name is Euro Double.

Common mistake

Do not buy a UK 135×190 cm fitted sheet for a 140×200 cm mattress.

On the label or sign

זוגית רחבה: wide double
160×200: 160 cm wide and 200 cm long

זוגית רחבה, 160×200Wide double bed

zugit rekhava

US English

Closest to US Queen, 152×203 cm

UK English

Euro King, wider than UK King

What it is

זוגית רחבה at 160×200 cm is a widely sold Israeli double size. Some sellers call the size standard double, while others call the size queen.

The difference

The closest US name is Queen, but the measurements differ. The size is a Euro King and is wider than a 150×200 cm UK King.

Common mistake

Do not rely on the word queen. Match the 160×200 cm measurement.

On the label or sign

180×200: 180 cm wide and 200 cm long

180×200180 cm large bed

180 by 200

US English

Narrower than US King, 193×203 cm

UK English

UK Super King, 180×200 cm

What it is

A 180×200 cm mattress is a common large Israeli and European size. Sellers may call the same size queen or king.

The difference

The dimensions match a UK Super King. The mattress is narrower than a US King.

Common mistake

Do not order US King sheets because US King sheets are substantially wider.

On the label or sign

200×200: 200 cm wide and 200 cm long

200×200200 cm square bed

200 by 200

US English

Wider than US King

UK English

Near UK Emperor, but dimensions vary

What it is

A 200×200 cm mattress is an extra large square mattress. One Israeli seller labels a fitted sheet for the size King.

The difference

The mattress is wider than a US King and shorter than a California King. The nearest UK name is Emperor, but UK Emperor dimensions vary.

Common mistake

Do not assume king always means 180×200 cm because another seller may use king for 200×200 cm.

Bedding Terms

On the label or sign

מזרן: mattress

מזרןMattress

mizran

US English

Mattress

UK English

Mattress

What it is

מזרן is the measured sleeping surface. Bed frame external dimensions are larger.

The difference

Israeli dimensions are written as width × length in centimeters.

Common mistake

Measure the mattress rather than only the frame or the frame label.

A fitted sheet on a mattress, sadin gumi

On the label or sign

סדין גומי: fitted sheet

סדין גומיFitted sheet

sadin gumi

US English

Fitted sheet

UK English

Fitted sheet

What it is

סדין גומי is an elasticated fitted sheet. The label gives width × length and may also give pocket depth, such as 160×200×35.

The difference

A fitted sheet must match the mattress width, length, and depth, including a topper and protector.

Common mistake

Do not ignore mattress depth, a topper, or a protector when choosing סדין גומי.

On the label or sign

סדין שטוח: flat sheet

סדין שטוחFlat sheet

sadin shatuakh

US English

Flat sheet

UK English

Flat sheet

What it is

סדין שטוח is a nonelastic rectangular flat sheet.

The difference

Choose a flat sheet by exact dimensions rather than by mattress name.

Common mistake

Do not confuse סדין שטוח with the elasticated סדין גומי.

On the label or sign

ציפה: duvet cover

ציפהDuvet cover

tsifa

US English

Duvet cover

UK English

Duvet cover

What it is

ציפה is a cover for a duvet or comforter. Israeli double duvet covers differ by brand and set.

The difference

ציפה means duvet cover, not pillowcase.

Common mistake

Do not translate ציפה as pillowcase.

On the label or sign

ציפית: pillowcase

ציפיתPillowcase

tsipit

US English

Pillowcase

UK English

Pillowcase

What it is

ציפית is a cover for one pillow. One Israeli seller lists 50×70 cm as the standard size.

The difference

ציפית means pillowcase, while ציפה means duvet cover.

Common mistake

Read the whole Hebrew word so ציפית is not confused with ציפה.

On the label or sign

שמיכת פוך: duvet or comforter
פוך: duvet category

שמיכת פוך / פוךDuvet or comforter

smikhat pukh / pukh

US English

Duvet / comforter

UK English

Duvet

What it is

שמיכת פוך or פוך is a filled bed covering placed inside a ציפה. פוך may name the product category rather than verified natural down.

The difference

The Hebrew nickname does not prove that the filling is natural down. Read the filling composition on the label.

Common mistake

Do not assume פוך means the filling is real down.

A mattress protector pulled over a mattress, magen mizran

On the label or sign

מגן מזרן: mattress protector

מגן מזרןMattress protector

magen mizran

US English

Mattress protector

UK English

Mattress protector

What it is

מגן מזרן is a protective layer fitted over the mattress. IKEA Israel carries 90, 120, 140, 160, and 180×200 cm variants.

The difference

A mattress protector must match the mattress width, length, and depth.

Common mistake

Do not use the protector’s stretch as a substitute for the correct size.

On the label or sign

סט מצעים: bedding set

סט מצעיםBedding set

set matsaim

US English

Bedding set

UK English

Bed-linen set

What it is

סט מצעים is a bedding set. The bundle may contain a fitted sheet, duvet cover, and one or two pillowcases, but contents vary by size and retailer.

The difference

A bedding set does not necessarily include a duvet, pillows, or flat sheet.

Common mistake

Read the contents instead of assuming every bedding set contains the same pieces.

Match the English name to the Israeli size or term.
English name	Look for in Israel	Keep in mind
UK Single	מיטת יחיד, 90×190mitat yakhid	The dimensions match.
US Twin	מיטת יחיד, 90×190mitat yakhid	The Israeli size is close but narrower.
UK Small Double	מיטה וחצי, 120×190mita va-khetsi	The dimensions match.
US Full	זוגית קומפקטית, 140×190zugit kompaktit	The Israeli size is close but not exact.
Euro Double	זוגית / Full, 140×200zugit / full	Match the 140×200 cm measurement.
US Queen	זוגית רחבה, 160×200zugit rekhava	The Israeli size is the closest match, but not exact.
UK Super King	180×200180 by 200	The dimensions match.
Fitted sheet	סדין גומיsadin gumi	Check width, length, and pocket depth.
Duvet cover	ציפהtsifa	Do not confuse ציפה with ציפית.
Pillowcase	ציפיתtsipit	ציפית covers one pillow.

Match the English name to the Israeli size or term.

English name

Look for in Israel

Keep in mind

UK Single

מיטת יחיד, 90×190mitat yakhid

The dimensions match.

US Twin

מיטת יחיד, 90×190mitat yakhid

The Israeli size is close but narrower.

UK Small Double

מיטה וחצי, 120×190mita va-khetsi

The dimensions match.

US Full

זוגית קומפקטית, 140×190zugit kompaktit

The Israeli size is close but not exact.

Euro Double

זוגית / Full, 140×200zugit / full

Match the 140×200 cm measurement.

US Queen

זוגית רחבה, 160×200zugit rekhava

The Israeli size is the closest match, but not exact.

UK Super King

180×200180 by 200

The dimensions match.

Fitted sheet

סדין גומיsadin gumi

Check width, length, and pocket depth.

Duvet cover

ציפהtsifa

Do not confuse ציפה with ציפית.

Pillowcase

ציפיתtsipit

ציפית covers one pillow.

Mix-Ups to Avoid

Mattress Sizes

מיטת יחיד צרה, 80×190Narrow single bed

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

מיטת יחיד, 90×190Single bed

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

יחיד ארוך / אירופי, 90×200Long single bed

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

מיטה וחצי, 120×190Bed and a half

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

מיטה וחצי, 120×200Long bed and a half

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

זוגית קומפקטית, 140×190Compact double bed

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

זוגית / Full, 140×200140 cm double bed

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

זוגית רחבה, 160×200Wide double bed

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

180×200180 cm large bed

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

200×200200 cm square bed

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

Bedding Terms

מזרןMattress

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

סדין גומיFitted sheet

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

סדין שטוחFlat sheet

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

ציפהDuvet cover

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

ציפיתPillowcase

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

שמיכת פוך / פוךDuvet or comforter

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

מגן מזרןMattress protector

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

סט מצעיםBedding set

What it is

The difference

Common mistake

Match the English Name to the Israeli Size or Term.

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