Twin vs Twin XL

• The size of beds is measured by its width and length. A twin bed, also known as a single, is 39 inches wide and 75 inches long. A twin XL bed is 39 inches wide but is 80 inches long. The XL stands for extra long.
  
  

Uses

• Twin XL beds are commonly found in college dorm rooms. The extra five inches of length makes them ideal for teenagers or taller adults. Standard twin beds are usually used for children.
  
  

Benefits

• Twin XL beds are long enough to accommodate taller people and are ideal for college dorm rooms because they can be stacked atop lofts and easily positioned in small spaces due to their narrow width.
  
  

Cons

• Bedding can be difficult to find for twin XL beds. Standard twin comforters may be too short to fully cover the extra five inches of the mattress. Fitted sheets need to be specially designed for twin XL mattresses or they will not stretch far enough to cover the whole bed. Specialty twin XL bedding can be purchased from online retailers.