Typical mattress pocket depths vary from 8 to 18 inches and box springs usually measure 8 to 12 inches deep.
How to measure a mattress height.
The critical thing is to consider the total height of your bed setup.
Measure in inches from the bottom where it rests on the box spring to the top of the mattress including any pillow top.
To measure your bed start by stripping the bedding so you can accurately measure it.
Measure from the bottom to the top of your mattress to get the height.
If necessary repeat for box spring.
People often assume the upper seam is the top of the mattress it s not.
How to properly measure the length width and depth of your mattress and box spring.
How to measure bed height.
Pairing a thick mattress with a high foundation may make it difficult to get in and out of bed.
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.
Use a tape measure to determine the size of your mattress and box spring in inches.
The top is the very crown highest point of the mattress.
Otherwise only measure the height of the mattress itself.
Then use a measuring tape to measure the length of your bed from the top edge straight down to the bottom edge.
If you only measure up to the upper seam the actual bed height could be off by as much as 3 inches.