If you have ever researched about buying a mattress then you must have found thatā¦
The most common mattress thickness sizes are 6,8,10 and 12 inches in India.
But, which one should be ideal for you? You might be wondering.
In this article, I will cover everything that you need to know about mattress thickness.
Plus, I will also help you choose the best mattress thickness or height for yourself.
Mattress thickness guide India
Three major factors you need to keep in mind while choosing the best mattress thickness.
- Thickness profiles
- Sleeping positions
- Body weight
But before heading toward three major factorsā¦I want you to know aboutā¦
What is mattress thickness?
How thick or what the height or depth of your mattress is known as mattress thickness.
Mattress thickness is measured from the top portion to the bottom portion of the mattress.
Now, letās talk about the first factorā¦
Thickness profile
There is NO standard rule about mattress thickness profiles.
But to differentiate one mattressās thickness from anotherā¦
Here are 3 different mattress thickness profiles that are widely popular in India.
- Low profile mattress
- Standard profile mattress
- Thick profile mattress
The first one isā¦
Low profile mattress:
2-4 inch mattress thickness is known as a low profile mattress. Itās ideal for cribs, toddlers, and guest rooms.
The second isā¦
Standard profile mattress:
5-8 inch mattress thickness is known as a standard profile mattress. Itās nearly suitable for most adults.
Itās also widely available in the Indian market. And it also provides the best comfort!
Mattressās comfort directly connects to the personās body weight. I will discuss it later in the post.
And the last one isā¦
Thick profile mattress:
10-14 inch mattress thickness is known as a thick profile mattress. Itās most suitable for heavyweight people.
The next factor isā¦
Sleeping positions
Whether you agree with me or not, your mattress thickness has a strong correlation with your sleeping positions.
As you know there are 4 common sleeping positions.
- Side
- Back
- Stomach
- Combination
Side sleeper:
If you sleep most of the time on your sideā¦youāre a side sleeper.
You can consider a minimum of 5 inches or above mattress thickness for a comfortable sleeping experience.
A thick comfort layer with a thin base layer is a great combo for a side sleeper.
If you donāt know then most mattresses haveā¦
TWO MAIN LAYERS:
- Comfort layer
- Base layer
The Comfort layer is the top layer which provides comfort while sleeping. Itās helpful for better movements while sleeping.
And the bottom layer is known as the base layer.
It gives a steady base to your mattress so your mattress will stay in place.
Some premium mattresses contain more than two layers.
But in general, there are two layers that should always be there which are the comfort layer and the base layer.
Now letās talk about the next sleeping positionsā¦
Back sleeper:
If you sleep most of the time on your backā¦youāre a back sleeper.
You can consider between 6-12 inches of mattress thickness for a comfortable sleeping experience.
A thin comfort layer with a thick base layer is a great combo for a back sleeper.
Stomach sleeper:
If you sleep most of the time on your stomachā¦youāre a stomach sleeper.
You can also consider 6-12 inches mattress thickness for a comfortable sleeping experience.
A thin comfort layer with a thick base layer is a great combo for a stomach sleeper as well.
And
Combination sleeper:
If you switch between multiple positions like on your back, side, or stomach while sleeping then youāre a combination sleeper.
Most people are combination sleepers! Including myself. What type of sleeper are you?
You can consider between 5-12 inches thickness for a comfortable sleeping experience.
Medium firmness with gentle cushioning is a great combo for a combination sleeper.
If you want to know about the difference between different comfort levels (soft v/s medium v/s hard) then check out my YouTube Video from HERE.
And the last and most important factor isā¦
Body weight
Every person has a different body weight. So, to make it simple Iāve divided it into 3 parts.
- Light weight person
- Average weight person
- Heavyweight person
The first one isā¦
Light weight person:
If your body weight is less than 60 kgā¦.5 inches or above thickness should be a great option for you.
The next isā¦
Normal weight person:
If your body weight is between 60-100 Kgā¦6-12 inches mattress thickness should be a great option.
And the last isā¦
Heavyweight person:
If your body weight is more than 100 Kgā¦12 or 14-inch thickness should be a great option.
If youāre a couple with light to normal weight, 6-12 inches mattress thickness can be a great option.
And, for a Heavy couple, 12 or 14 inches mattress thickness should be a great option.
Obviously the thicker the mattressā¦luxurious the feels. And it may compliment your bedroom aesthetic as well!
Butā¦
It does not make sense if you canāt place your feet on the ground from your bed. Right?
Well. Itās a different scenario if you want to use a bed riser though.
But in general,, Your total bed height including the mattress on top of thatā¦should be under 25 inches from the ground surface.
Otherwise, you may feel trouble getting in or out of bed.
However, The bed height totally depends upon the personās height.
To know the exact bed heightā¦measure the length from your knee to foot. Whatever the number you getā¦is your desirable bed height.
For exampleā¦my knee to foot length is 17 inches. So, 17 inches total height including the mattress will be a desirable bed height for me.
If my bed base has 11 inches in height then 6 or 8 inches of mattress thickness should be the best option for me to reach the ground surface without any trouble.
If you have any medical conditions itās always better to ask for a suggestion from the doctor itself.
Wrapping up:
Definitely, mattress thickness or height plays a key role in finding the best comfort while sleeping.
And as you see there is no rocket science to find the best mattress thickness for yourself.
You just need to find what type of sleeper you are, and what your body weight is. Simple!
Even if youāre still confused about choosing the best mattress thickness for yourself in Indiaā¦
Then you can go with a 6 or 8-inch mattress thickness. Itās most suitable for normal people.
And if youāre a heavy personā¦go with a 12 or 14 inches mattress thickness for better comfort.
Let me know in the comment if you still have any questions. Iāll help you out.
Have you checked my YouTube Channel? Here is the LINK. I share detailed mattress related videos there.
Until then Sweet Dreams.
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Hardik Sonawala is a professional blogger based in India. He has been writing blogs on multiple topics since 2019. Researching topics and presenting them in an easy-to-understand way for readers is his favourite thing. By the way, he loves watching the sunset and eating chocolate cakes a lot (š° occasionally š).