Can I bend a mattress to fit through a doorway?

Memory foam and all-foam mattresses can be folded or bent for short periods without damage. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses should not be bent — forcing them can break coils and void the warranty. Check your mattress type before attempting.

Should I stand the mattress on its side?

Yes — standing a mattress on its long edge is the standard technique. A queen mattress is 60 inches wide but only about 10–14 inches thick. On its side, you only need 10–14 inches of door width plus clearance. The length (80 inches) must clear the standard door height.

What if my mattress still won't fit?

Remove the door and hinges (adds ~2 inches). If still too tight, check for a sliding glass door, patio door, or window that may be wider. Some mattress companies offer compressed/rolled delivery specifically for tight access situations.

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Will a Mattress Fit Through a Door?

Use the app to check your mattress size against your doorway measurements instantly — king, queen, full, or twin.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

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Language: Português

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Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Mattress thickness (on edge) vs. door clear width, and mattress length vs. door height

Standard Dimensions

Item: Queen mattress: 60" W × 80" L × 10–14" thick

Space: Standard interior door: 80" H × 32" W clear opening

Actual clear openings are usually 1–2″ smaller than the labeled size.

Your exact dimensions probably aren't "standard." Small measurement errors cause big problems — 1 inch can be the difference between fitting and getting stuck.

Verdicts are calculated by comparing all 6 item orientations against the space dimensions using verified building code standards. See our methodology

Takes 10 seconds · No signup needed

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked my mattress before ordering. Tight fit, but it worked with the door removed.” — Online shopper

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Mattress flexibility rating — all-foam mattresses bend up to 90 degrees safely, innerspring models are essentially rigid, and hybrids flex only 10–15 degrees before coil damage
02Thickness on edge — stand the mattress on its long side and measure the profile (10–14" for standard, up to 16" for pillow-top), since this is what must pass through the doorway width
03Doorway opening measured between the inner frame edges — subtract another 0.75" if hinge-side trim protrudes into the gap
04Mattress length versus frame height — a queen at 80" matches an 80" frame exactly, so even slight sag while carrying requires a forward tilt to avoid jamming against the header

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Treating every mattress as bendable — forcing an innerspring or hybrid through a tight opening can snap coils, void the warranty, and create a permanent body impression
⚠Reading the door slab label (e.g., "32-inch door") and assuming that is the clear width — the actual passable opening is 1.5–2 inches narrower after the frame is installed
⚠Forgetting that a 12-inch pillow-top mattress stood on edge adds its full thickness to the width you need to clear — a king on edge occupies 76" height plus 12" width
⚠Compressing a foam mattress too aggressively to force it through — sustained 90-degree folds over 10 minutes can delaminate glued comfort layers and permanently dent the sleep surface

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Can I bend a mattress to fit through a doorway?
Memory foam and all-foam mattresses can be folded or bent for short periods without damage. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses should not be bent — forcing them can break coils and void the warranty. Check your mattress type before attempting.
01
Should I stand the mattress on its side?
Yes — standing a mattress on its long edge is the standard technique. A queen mattress is 60 inches wide but only about 10–14 inches thick. On its side, you only need 10–14 inches of door width plus clearance. The length (80 inches) must clear the standard door height.
02
What if my mattress still won't fit?
Remove the door and hinges (adds ~2 inches). If still too tight, check for a sliding glass door, patio door, or window that may be wider. Some mattress companies offer compressed/rolled delivery specifically for tight access situations.
03

Related fit checks.

Will a King Mattress Fit Through a Door?Check if a king-size mattress will fit through your doorway. At 76 inches wide, king mattresses require careful planning for standard 30–32 inch doors.

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator

ItemFits

About•FAQ•Features•Pricing

Home / Doorway & Entry Clearance

Will a Mattress Fit Through a Door?

Use the app to check your mattress size against your doorway measurements instantly — king, queen, full, or twin.

Trusted across thousands of fit checks · updated daily

Scan items/space

Language: Português

Voice input

400 questions answered

Room Preview·Visual Results·Simulations

Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Mattress thickness (on edge) vs. door clear width, and mattress length vs. door height

Standard Dimensions

Item: Queen mattress: 60" W × 80" L × 10–14" thick

Space: Standard interior door: 80" H × 32" W clear opening

Actual clear openings are usually 1–2″ smaller than the labeled size.

Your exact dimensions probably aren't "standard." Small measurement errors cause big problems — 1 inch can be the difference between fitting and getting stuck.

Verdicts are calculated by comparing all 6 item orientations against the space dimensions using verified building code standards. See our methodology

Takes 10 seconds · No signup needed

10,000+ fit checks run·Last check: a few minutes ago

“Checked my mattress before ordering. Tight fit, but it worked with the door removed.” — Online shopper

Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

01Mattress flexibility rating — all-foam mattresses bend up to 90 degrees safely, innerspring models are essentially rigid, and hybrids flex only 10–15 degrees before coil damage
02Thickness on edge — stand the mattress on its long side and measure the profile (10–14" for standard, up to 16" for pillow-top), since this is what must pass through the doorway width
03Doorway opening measured between the inner frame edges — subtract another 0.75" if hinge-side trim protrudes into the gap
04Mattress length versus frame height — a queen at 80" matches an 80" frame exactly, so even slight sag while carrying requires a forward tilt to avoid jamming against the header

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

⚠Treating every mattress as bendable — forcing an innerspring or hybrid through a tight opening can snap coils, void the warranty, and create a permanent body impression
⚠Reading the door slab label (e.g., "32-inch door") and assuming that is the clear width — the actual passable opening is 1.5–2 inches narrower after the frame is installed
⚠Forgetting that a 12-inch pillow-top mattress stood on edge adds its full thickness to the width you need to clear — a king on edge occupies 76" height plus 12" width
⚠Compressing a foam mattress too aggressively to force it through — sustained 90-degree folds over 10 minutes can delaminate glued comfort layers and permanently dent the sleep surface

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Can I bend a mattress to fit through a doorway?
Memory foam and all-foam mattresses can be folded or bent for short periods without damage. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses should not be bent — forcing them can break coils and void the warranty. Check your mattress type before attempting.
01
Should I stand the mattress on its side?
Yes — standing a mattress on its long edge is the standard technique. A queen mattress is 60 inches wide but only about 10–14 inches thick. On its side, you only need 10–14 inches of door width plus clearance. The length (80 inches) must clear the standard door height.
02
What if my mattress still won't fit?
Remove the door and hinges (adds ~2 inches). If still too tight, check for a sliding glass door, patio door, or window that may be wider. Some mattress companies offer compressed/rolled delivery specifically for tight access situations.
03

Related fit checks.

Will a King Mattress Fit Through a Door?Check if a king-size mattress will fit through your doorway. At 76 inches wide, king mattresses require careful planning for standard 30–32 inch doors.

Unlock stair simulation, AR visualization, and more.

Will it fit? Know before you buy.

Open the calculator and check any item against any space.

Open the fit calculator