Size reference
All MALM sizes and dimensions.
| Model | W | D | H | Box Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALM Full490.095.58 | 61" 155cm | 82.25" 209cm | 39.375" 100cm | 84" × 9" × 24" | 92 lbs |
| MALM Queen690.095.61 | 66.125" 168cm | 82.25" 209cm | 39.375" 100cm | 84" × 10" × 27" | 102 lbs |
| MALM King890.095.63 | 72.5" 184cm | 82.25" 209cm | 39.375" 100cm | 84" × 11" × 30" | 112 lbs |
| MALM High (Queen, storage)191.573.21 | 66.125" 168cm | 82.25" 209cm | 39.375" 100cm | 85" × 12" × 28" | 135 lbs |
Run a check
Will your MALM fit?
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The assembled width, depth, and height at the widest points, including feet, handles, and any headboard or back panel.
- 02The flat-pack box dimensions, which is what you actually carry up the stairs and load into the car, not the built piece.
- 03The item's smallest dimension, which decides whether tilting or turning it on edge gets it through a tight opening.
- 04The clear opening of every space on the route, measured to the gap and not the frame, plus diagonal clearance at any turn.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Measuring the assembled piece when the flat-pack box is what has to clear the door and the trunk.
- ⚠Forgetting that a tall unit close to 80 inches is right at standard door height before trim and flooring eat into it.
- ⚠Assuming a long box fits a sedan trunk when it really needs folded seats or an SUV cargo bay.
- ⚠Planning the doorway but ignoring the turn at the top of the stairs or the landing pivot.
Go deeper
Calculators and other IKEA products.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
How many boxes does the MALM bed come in?
The standard MALM bed frame ships in 2 flat-pack boxes. The MALM High with storage drawers ships in 3 boxes. Total weight ranges from 92 lbs (Full) to 135 lbs (Queen with storage).
01How long does a MALM bed take to assemble?
The standard MALM takes 1.5–2 hours for one person. The storage version takes 2–2.5 hours due to the drawer mechanism. A second person helps with flipping the frame.
02What is the minimum room size for a MALM Queen?
The MALM Queen footprint is 66" × 82" (including headboard). A 10×10 room provides 27" clearance on each side — enough for nightstands. A 10×12 room is ideal.
03Does the MALM headboard height include the full frame?
The MALM headboard is 39.375" (100 cm) from the floor. The side rails are lower at about 15". The assembled dimensions include the headboard as the tallest point.
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