Measuring your Mattress and Box Spring

Measuring your mattress and Box Spring for the proper size encasement is extremely critical. If you have an encasement that is not the correct size, it can reduce the effectiveness of the encasement or cause it to tear.

Below you will see detailed instructions along with pictures that describe step by step the proper way to measure your mattress and box spring. Following these steps carefully will insure that you order the right size encasement. You don't want the encasement to be too big or too small, instead you want to order the size encasement that will best fit your mattress and box spring.

We've also created a form that you can print out, take with you to measure your mattress and box spring, and fill out to help you step by step through the ordering process.

To measure the height of your mattress, measure from the bottom of the mattress (where it rests on the box spring) to the top of the mattress (where you lay). If your mattress has a Pillow Top, be sure to include that in your measurement. Repeat process for Box Spring. (see image below)

To measure the length of your mattress or box spring, measure from the top of the mattress (at the head of the bed) to the bottom of the mattress (at the foot of the bed). (see image below)

To measure the width of your mattress or box spring, measure from the left side of your mattress, across to the right side. (see image below)

Following these easy steps will insure that you order the proper size Mattress and Box Spring encasement. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at 1-800-949-2667.