The top is the very crown highest point of the mattress.
How to measure a mattress height.
Pairing a thick mattress with a high foundation may make it difficult to get in and out of bed.
If you only measure up to the upper seam the actual bed height could be off by as much as 3 inches.
Measure from the bottom to the top of your mattress to get the height.
The average height of a mattress plus foundation and frame is around 25 inches though it can be more or less depending on your height and personal preference.
Measure from the bottom of the foundation not the floor to the top of the mattress.
Otherwise only measure the height of the mattress itself.
Use a tape measure to determine the size of your mattress and box spring in inches.
Then use a measuring tape to measure the length of your bed from the top edge straight down to the bottom edge.
Bunkie boards allow for a lower bed height since they measure only 1 1 2 to 2 1.
Next measure the width by seeing how long your bed is from the left edge straight across to the right edge.
How to measure bed height.
How to properly measure the length width and depth of your mattress and box spring.
Typical mattress pocket depths vary from 8 to 18 inches and box springs usually measure 8 to 12 inches deep.
To measure your bed start by stripping the bedding so you can accurately measure it.
The critical thing is to consider the total height of your bed setup.
If you re measuring for fitted sheets or a comforter and you have a padded mattress topper include the mattress topper in your measurement.