OK- what is the diference between a single and twin bed. If none, why is it called a TWIN? Twin =2.?

Question

this has been driving me nuts for as long as I can remember!

Answer 1

It's called twin beds because there are TWO of them...



You book a room and you can specify, or be given...

Single = one single bed

Twin = two single beds

Double = one double size bed

King = one king size bed



You can also get a queen size bed though they are not so common.

Answer 2

A single is wider than the twin. I think the theory behind the twin bed is that they could be used separately or two of them could be pushed together to form a larger bed. The order of size is twin, single, queen, king. The mattresses are all the same length unless they are specified as being long but they differ in width.

Answer 3

hi,



a single bed is just a single bed. A twin bed are 2 single beds put together. a double bed is one big bed of the size of 2 twin beds put together. a double king-size bed is one big big bed. Usually you have a choice at the hotel for a double or twin room. The twin room has got 2 single beds (put together or not), in a double room there is only one double bed (unless there are twin beds with one big matres on them)

Answer 4

Well, its easy. If you travel alone you will want a single bed.

If you travel with a friend you do not want to share a bed

with you ask for a twin. If you are an older couple for instance, who do not want to share the same king sized bed (snoring etc.) you want to reserve a doubled that means maybe one bed with two mattresses or two beds together.

Answer 5

a single bed is one bed. Twin beds is two single bed that have the same shape and usually u have to buy them both...it is like a set.

Answer 6

A single bed is half way between a twin and a full. I'm not sure why they call it a twin..... hmmmm..... lol

Answer 7

They are the same. It's just another name.

Answer 8

Umm a twin bed means like 2 seperate beds i think.... actually i donno

Answer 9

that is hard i dont know though???????????????????????????????