What Size Mosquito Net Do I Need? An Australian Bed Size Guide

By Frank Taylor, Mosquito Net Specialist. Last reviewed: July 2026.

The single most common question we get asked — by email, by phone, and at the checkout — is some version of "what size mosquito net do I need for my bed?" After thirty years of answering it, I can tell you the short version in one sentence: order the net that matches your bed size, and when in doubt, size up. This guide is the long version — why that works, what makes our sizing different from most of what's on the market, and the handful of situations where the simple answer needs adjusting.

The short answer — net size by Australian bed size

Every size we make is generously proportioned — see below for why that matters more than any dimensions chart.

Every net style we make is available across these sizes — browse by size: Single · Double · Queen · King · Super King · Baby and cot.

Why our nets are made oversize — and why that matters

A mosquito net does its job by surrounding the sleeping space and sealing it — the netting needs to clear the bed on every side and drape generously, ideally reaching the floor or tucking under the mattress. A net that only just covers the mattress footprint can't do that: it snags on the bed frame, pulls tight at the corners, and leaves the gaps that defeat the whole purpose.

That's why every net we make is deliberately made oversize for its stated bed size. A Queen net from us is crafted to comfortably surround a whole Queen bed — frame included — with drape to spare. You don't need to add margin yourself, you don't need a tape measure for a standard bed, and you don't need to know your mattress dimensions. Order the size your bed is, and the generosity is already built in.

This is genuinely a point of difference. Our sizes run larger than standard bed dimensions because proper protection means covering the bed, not just the mattress — and it's one of the quiet reasons cheap nets disappoint: they're made to minimum dimensions to save fabric, and minimum dimensions can't seal a real bed.

The one measurement worth a thought beyond bed size is drop — the distance from your ceiling (or hanging point) to the floor. Australian ceilings are typically around 2.4 metres, and our nets are designed with that in mind. If your ceiling is unusually high or low, or you're hanging from a sloped ceiling or exposed beam, use lengths of cord or line between the ceiling hooks and the top of the net and adjust height, or get in touch before ordering and we'll confirm the fit.

When to size up — the four situations

1. Your bed sits between sizes

King Single is the classic example — longer than a Single and a little wider. The Single net fits it properly, but if you want extra drape (or the bed might be upgraded to a Double in a few years, common with kids' rooms), order the Double net. A generously sized net always hangs, seals and displays better than one that's too small.

2. You're fitting the net over a four poster frame

Our nets are made oversize to standard bed frames — but four poster frames vary enormously, and some are substantially wider and longer than the bed inside them. Measure the top frame of your poster bed (length and width at the top rails, where the canopy will sit) and compare it against the size chart on the product page. If your frame is unusually large for its bed size, size up — excess fabric gathers attractively into the corners; fabric that can't reach the posts simply won't work.

3. Thick mattresses, toppers and adjustable bases

Modern pillow-top mattresses can be 10 centimetres or more deeper than older mattresses, and an adjustable base raises the whole sleeping surface. Our oversize proportions absorb most of this — but if your bed combines several of these (a tall frame, a deep mattress, a topper), it's another reason to prefer the generous end of any choice you're weighing.

4. You toss, turn, or sleep with the doona half off

Honest practical point: if you sleep restlessly, arms and feet can end up against the netting — and a mosquito on the outside can bite through netting that's pressed against skin. Sizing up puts the netting further from the sleeping surface. This applies especially to round nets, which taper from a single hanging point — the larger multi-size round design gives noticeably more clearance around the edges of the bed. It's one of those things thirty years of customer feedback teaches you that no sizing chart mentions.

Sizing by net style — what changes

Box nets — order your bed size

Box nets are made per bed size, Single through Super King, each one generously proportioned for the whole bed. The only adjustment is the four poster situation covered earlier — check the frame if it's unusually large. See the box mosquito net range.

Round nets — multi-size by design

Round nets hang from a single point and spread over the bed, which makes them naturally more forgiving on size. Ours come in multi-size designs — one covers Queen, King and Daybed; another covers Single and Double. Pick the design that spans your bed size and the drape does the rest — and if your bed size sits at the top of a design's range and you sleep restlessly, the size-up advice above applies. See the round mosquito net range.

Temple canopies — one size fits almost everything

The Temple is the most size-flexible canopy we make: its fold-away modular frame and three-opening design fit over almost any bed, from cots to kings. If your household rearranges beds between rooms every few years, the Temple is the net that moves with you.

Freestanding pop-ups — Double through King

Freestanding nets are self-supporting, so their frame dimension is fixed — ours fit Double through to King beds. If your bed is a Super King, the freestanding style isn't the right fit and a box net is the better answer. See freestanding mosquito nets.

Cots — one size, one rule

Our baby and cot net is made for standard Australian cots and comes with its own standing frame, so there's nothing to measure. The one rule that matters more than size: never drape loose netting over a cot. A properly framed cot net keeps the netting taut and away from the child — that's the design brief, and it's why we sell a purpose-made cot net rather than suggesting a small version of an adult net.

How to measure if you're genuinely unsure

For a standard bed, you don't need to measure — your bed's named size is the answer. But if your situation is unusual, three measurements settle any question:

• Bed length and width — across the outside of the bed (frame included), both directions.
• Ceiling height — floor to ceiling at the point the net will hang. Around 2.4 metres is standard and needs no thought; well outside that, mention it to us when ordering.
• Poster frame (four poster beds only) — length and width across the top rails, where the canopy will sit.

Send us those numbers via the contact page and we'll confirm the right net before you order — it takes us two minutes and it's the fastest way to be certain.

The mistakes we see most often

• Ordering down to save money. A Queen net on a King bed can't seal properly — there's no version of that purchase that works. If budget is the constraint, a polyester net costs less than a cotton one in the same size; changing fabric is the right lever, not shrinking the size.
• Assuming all nets are sized like ours. Many nets on the market are made to minimum dimensions — barely wider than a mattress. If you've been burnt by a too-small net before, that's the reason; it's not that you ordered the wrong size, it's that the net was made small. Our sizes are deliberately generous.
• Forgetting the ceiling question. Not the net's size but the room's: box nets need ceiling hooks at four to six points, and ceiling fans or low beams change where those hooks can go. Check the ceiling above the bed is clear before choosing a box style — or choose a freestanding net and skip the question entirely.
• Assuming overseas sizing matches Australian sizing. A "Queen" overseas is not an Australian Queen, and imported nets bought on marketplaces regularly disappoint on Australian beds. Our nets are made for Australian bed sizes — the table above is the reference.

Quick answers — the questions exactly as people ask them

For the skimmers, the one-line answers:

• What size mosquito net for a queen bed? A Queen mosquito net — ours are made oversize for Australian Queen beds, so there's no need to size up unless you have an unusually large four poster frame.
• What size mosquito net for a king bed? A King mosquito net. If it's a four poster King, check the top frame against the product size chart first.
• What size mosquito net for a king single? Single — or a Double net if you want extra drape or expect to upgrade the bed later.
• Do mosquito nets come in Super King? Yes — box and round styles in cotton and polyester, made oversize for Australian Super King beds.
• Can one mosquito net fit two bed sizes? Round nets can — our multi-size designs span Queen/King/Daybed or Single/Double. The Temple canopy goes further and fits almost any bed. Box nets are per-size.
• What size mosquito net for a cot? The purpose-made cot net — made for standard Australian cots, with its own frame so netting never drapes loose over the child.
• Is a bigger mosquito net better? Generally yes, within reason — extra size means extra drape and a better seal, and it never hurts the way undersizing does. It's exactly why we make ours oversize in the first place.

Still unsure? Ask — it's what we're here for

Sizing questions are the ones we most enjoy answering, because they're the ones where two minutes of conversation saves a wrong purchase. Phone 02 5620 5905, or use the contact form with your bed size and a photo of the room if you have one. And for everything beyond sizing — washing, hanging, frames, fabrics — our full FAQ page and our cotton vs polyester vs silk fabric guide cover the rest.

Frank Taylor, Mosquito Net Specialist