Which mattress sizes fit around a hallway corner?

Twin (38" × 75") and full (54" × 75") mattresses fit around most hallway corners when stood on edge — they are narrow enough to pivot in 36–42" corridors. Queen (60" × 80") mattresses require 42"+ corridors and careful angling. King (76" × 80") mattresses are the hardest — they often need 48"+ corridors or must be bent/compressed to clear the turn.

Can I bend a mattress to get it around a corner?

Memory foam and all-foam mattresses can bend 15–20° without damage, which significantly helps at tight corners. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses bend less (5–10°) and risk spring damage if forced. Never fold a mattress more than 30° or leave it bent for more than a few minutes. Use ratchet straps to hold the bend temporarily.

Should I stand the mattress on its side for the corner?

Yes — always stand the mattress on its long edge for corner navigation. This makes the mattress thickness (8–14") the dimension facing the wall, not the width (38–76"). On edge, even a queen mattress only needs 14" of pivot clearance plus the 80" length to swing through.

Will a mattress-in-a-box solve the hallway corner problem?

Compressed mattress-in-a-box packaging (typically 19" × 19" × 42–45") fits through any hallway corner easily. If you are buying new and have a tight hallway, a bed-in-a-box eliminates the navigation problem entirely. The compressed roll weighs 60–100 lbs depending on size.

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Whether it fits depends on measurements most people get wrong.

Key Measurement

Mattress width (on edge) and length vs. corridor widths at the turn

Standard Dimensions

Item: Twin: 38" × 75". Full: 54" × 75". Queen: 60" × 80". King: 76" × 80"

Space: Standard hallway corner: 42–48" wide per corridor. Building code minimum: 36" per corridor

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

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What to measure.

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

01Mattress width — this is the critical turning dimension: twin (38"), full (54"), queen (60"), king (76"). Wider mattresses need wider corridors to pivot
02Mattress length — twin/full (75"), queen/king (80"). The length determines how far the ends sweep outward during the turn
03Width of both corridors at the turn — measure wall-to-wall minus baseboards; the narrower corridor is the controlling constraint
04Mattress flexibility — innerspring and hybrid mattresses bend slightly (5–10°), memory foam bends more (15–20°), which helps at tight corners

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Carrying the mattress flat through the corner — stand it on edge so the 6–14" thickness is the narrow dimension going through the turn, not the 38–76" width
⚠Not accounting for mattress thickness when on edge — a 14"-thick pillow-top mattress on its side still takes up 14" of hallway width at the pivot
⚠Assuming a king mattress bends like a twin — king mattresses are 76" wide and very rigid; they barely flex at corners, unlike narrower twin/full models
⚠Forgetting about the mattress bag — shipping plastic or mattress bags add friction against walls and can snag at the inside corner, tearing and slowing the move

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Which mattress sizes fit around a hallway corner?
Twin (38" × 75") and full (54" × 75") mattresses fit around most hallway corners when stood on edge — they are narrow enough to pivot in 36–42" corridors. Queen (60" × 80") mattresses require 42"+ corridors and careful angling. King (76" × 80") mattresses are the hardest — they often need 48"+ corridors or must be bent/compressed to clear the turn.
01
Can I bend a mattress to get it around a corner?
Memory foam and all-foam mattresses can bend 15–20° without damage, which significantly helps at tight corners. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses bend less (5–10°) and risk spring damage if forced. Never fold a mattress more than 30° or leave it bent for more than a few minutes. Use ratchet straps to hold the bend temporarily.
02
Should I stand the mattress on its side for the corner?
Yes — always stand the mattress on its long edge for corner navigation. This makes the mattress thickness (8–14") the dimension facing the wall, not the width (38–76"). On edge, even a queen mattress only needs 14" of pivot clearance plus the 80" length to swing through.
03
Will a mattress-in-a-box solve the hallway corner problem?
Compressed mattress-in-a-box packaging (typically 19" × 19" × 42–45") fits through any hallway corner easily. If you are buying new and have a tight hallway, a bed-in-a-box eliminates the navigation problem entirely. The compressed roll weighs 60–100 lbs depending on size.
04

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About•FAQ•Features•Pricing

Home / Hallway & Corridor Navigation

Will a Mattress Fit Around a Hallway Corner?

Enter your mattress size and hallway corner measurements — the app calculates whether you can bend or pivot the mattress around the turn.

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 width (on edge) and length vs. corridor widths at the turn

Standard Dimensions

Item: Twin: 38" × 75". Full: 54" × 75". Queen: 60" × 80". King: 76" × 80"

Space: Standard hallway corner: 42–48" wide per corridor. Building code minimum: 36" per corridor

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

“Saved me from a $200 return — the couch was 2 inches too wide for the doorway.” — Online shopper

Measure smart

What to measure.

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

01Mattress width — this is the critical turning dimension: twin (38"), full (54"), queen (60"), king (76"). Wider mattresses need wider corridors to pivot
02Mattress length — twin/full (75"), queen/king (80"). The length determines how far the ends sweep outward during the turn
03Width of both corridors at the turn — measure wall-to-wall minus baseboards; the narrower corridor is the controlling constraint
04Mattress flexibility — innerspring and hybrid mattresses bend slightly (5–10°), memory foam bends more (15–20°), which helps at tight corners

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

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

⚠Carrying the mattress flat through the corner — stand it on edge so the 6–14" thickness is the narrow dimension going through the turn, not the 38–76" width
⚠Not accounting for mattress thickness when on edge — a 14"-thick pillow-top mattress on its side still takes up 14" of hallway width at the pivot
⚠Assuming a king mattress bends like a twin — king mattresses are 76" wide and very rigid; they barely flex at corners, unlike narrower twin/full models
⚠Forgetting about the mattress bag — shipping plastic or mattress bags add friction against walls and can snag at the inside corner, tearing and slowing the move

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

Which mattress sizes fit around a hallway corner?
Twin (38" × 75") and full (54" × 75") mattresses fit around most hallway corners when stood on edge — they are narrow enough to pivot in 36–42" corridors. Queen (60" × 80") mattresses require 42"+ corridors and careful angling. King (76" × 80") mattresses are the hardest — they often need 48"+ corridors or must be bent/compressed to clear the turn.
01
Can I bend a mattress to get it around a corner?
Memory foam and all-foam mattresses can bend 15–20° without damage, which significantly helps at tight corners. Innerspring and hybrid mattresses bend less (5–10°) and risk spring damage if forced. Never fold a mattress more than 30° or leave it bent for more than a few minutes. Use ratchet straps to hold the bend temporarily.
02
Should I stand the mattress on its side for the corner?
Yes — always stand the mattress on its long edge for corner navigation. This makes the mattress thickness (8–14") the dimension facing the wall, not the width (38–76"). On edge, even a queen mattress only needs 14" of pivot clearance plus the 80" length to swing through.
03
Will a mattress-in-a-box solve the hallway corner problem?
Compressed mattress-in-a-box packaging (typically 19" × 19" × 42–45") fits through any hallway corner easily. If you are buying new and have a tight hallway, a bed-in-a-box eliminates the navigation problem entirely. The compressed roll weighs 60–100 lbs depending on size.
04

Related fit checks.

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