Spring count differences between mattress sizes: how are spring counts worked out?

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Just curious about how the spring count stays the same from a single to a super king mattress?

Lee · Accepted Answer

Hi Jonathan,

Thanks for your question about mattress spring counts. We can see how this area at first glance may look rather confusing when buying a new mattress.

The spring counts on all mattresses are always quoted for a kingsize across the bed and mattress industry.

So whenever you see a 1000 or 3000 spring count it is based on a kingsize bed ie 150cm x 200cm or 5ft x 6'6ft.
For sizes above and below this, the spring count is either reduced or decreased accordingly.

The reason why retailers don't disclose every single size is to stop buyer confusion. In a king-size neat numbers like 600, or 1000 can exist whereas in doubles you sometimes end up with awkward numbers such as 436 or 873 for example dependent on pocket spring size and border padding.

The kingsize agreed measure keeps things clear for the consumer. You can always divide the spring count in a king down to the other sizes using a ratio but in all honestly using the kingsize metric is simpler.

The most important thing to note when looking at mattress spring counts is:

What is the spring gauge and type of spring. ie spunbond or calico encased.

The spring tension need to be chosen purely on your body weight. The type of spring indicates its quality with vanadium coated calico encased being the highest quality pocket spring whereas a spunbond metal spring is one of the entry-level qualities.

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Hopefully, that helps with your question on spring counts. The mattress infographic below may help you wade through the other areas such as mattress upholstery and other nuances when choosing the perfect new mattress.

https://youtu.be/3-Pno_9qR2M

If you have any more questions please get back in touch with us on 0161 437 4419.

All the best John & Ryan

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