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Quick answer
A queen mattress is 60 by 80 inches per Amerisleep. The Pizzashine queen loft is listed at 98 by 64.99 by 73 inches (black) or 98 by 65 by 74 inches (white), with 54.1 inches of clearance underneath and a rating of 400 pounds. The EDSACE queen-over-queen bunk is 85 by 64 by 63 inches and also rated 400 pounds. In an 8 foot (96 inch) room a 73 inch frame leaves 23 inches to the ceiling before the mattress. A queen mattress of 80 pounds and two adults of 350 pounds together is 430 pounds, which is over 400.
Quick compare: the products in this guide
Sizes come from the Amazon listings as we read them; check the product page for the current details before you buy.
| Product | Listed details | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Pizzashine Queen Size Metal Loft Bed with Stairs, House-Shaped Guardrails,… | 98 x 64.99 x 73 in; 400 lb | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
| Pizzashine Queen Size Metal Loft Bed with Stairs, House-Shaped Guardrails,… | 98 x 65 x 74 in; 400 lb | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
| EDSACE Wood Queen Size Bunk Bed with Ladder, White | 85 x 64 x 63 in; 400 lb | See details on Amazon Affiliate link |
Loft, bunk and why queen is hard
A loft puts one bed up high with open space below; a bunk stacks two beds. At queen size the beds are 80 inches long and 60 wide, so the frame is long and the ceiling gap small. The listings give 400 pounds for the whole bed or for one bed; the Pizzashine listing says 400 pounds and the EDSACE the same, so a couple would be at or over the limit.
For smaller lofts and bunks, see loft beds for kids and white metal bunk bed.
Worked example: ceiling, weight and footprint
This is our own arithmetic.
| Bed | Frame height | Gap to a 96 in ceiling | Gap above a 10 in mattress | Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzashine loft, black | 73 in | 23 in | 13 in | 98 × 64.99 = 44.2 sq ft |
| Pizzashine loft, white | 74 in | 22 in | 12 in | 98 × 65 = 44.2 sq ft |
| EDSACE bunk (top bed) | 63 in | 33 in | 23 in | 85 × 64 = 37.8 sq ft |
A gap of 12 or 13 inches above a mattress is not enough to sit up in. The loft only works with a taller ceiling; the table shows how much you need. The footprint of 44.2 square feet is more than a queen bed alone (33.3 square feet) because of the stairs and guardrails.
Load. Mattress 80 pounds plus two adults 350 pounds is 430 pounds, which is 107.5 percent of 400. One adult of 175 pounds and an 80 pound mattress is 255 pounds, or 64 percent. The rating is the seller’s number and does not say whether it includes the mattress.
Under the bed. The Pizzashine listing says 54.1 inches of clearance. On a 73 inch frame that leaves 18.9 inches for the deck and mattress (73 minus 54.1), which is a thick structure; ask what the 54.1 inches measures.
What the listings say
Pizzashine Queen Size Metal Loft Bed with Stairs, House-Shaped Guardrails, Wardrobe, LED Light and USB Charging, black (ASIN B0GRMMWPZ6). The table gives 98 by 64.99 by 73 inches, engineered wood as the material (the title says metal), a rating of 400 pounds and compatibility with a queen mattress. The bullets say house-shaped high guardrails with corner pads, an LED light with a remote, 54.1 inches of clearance for cabinets, sofas or desks, a USB charging station, stairs with built-in compartments that can be installed on the left or right and a built-in wardrobe. Best for: a teen or adult room with a tall ceiling. Watch out: the title says metal and the table says engineered wood.
Pizzashine Queen Size Metal Loft Bed, white (ASIN B0GRMX66CX). The same listing in white, with 98 by 65 by 74 inches, engineered wood and 400 pounds. Best for: the same use. Watch out: the size differs from the black version by 0.01 inch in width and 1 inch in height, so check the version.
EDSACE Wood Queen Size Bunk Bed with Ladder, White (ASIN B0HDTFZ8BT). The table gives 85 by 64 by 63 inches, engineered wood, wood and wood composite, white and a rating of 400 pounds. The bullets say a queen-over-queen bunk for two adults or children, solid wood construction, a built-in ladder and a space-saving design. Best for: two sleepers in one footprint. Watch out: the bullets say solid wood and the table says engineered wood and composite.
How the three compare
| Listing | Type | Size (L × W × H) | Rating | Material row |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzashine black | Loft with stairs | 98 × 64.99 × 73 in | 400 lb | Engineered wood |
| Pizzashine white | Loft with stairs | 98 × 65 × 74 in | 400 lb | Engineered wood |
| EDSACE | Bunk | 85 × 64 × 63 in | 400 lb | Engineered wood and composite |
Questions to ask
Ask what the 400 pound rating covers, whether it is per bed on the bunk, the guardrail height above the mattress, the safety standard the bed meets and the weight of the heaviest carton. For anything an adult will sleep in at height, a written answer is worth keeping.
How to choose
Check the ceiling first. Subtract the frame height and a mattress.
Check the weight. A couple is over the stated limit in our example.
Check the room. 44.2 square feet is a lot of floor.
Check the stairs. The Pizzashine stairs take floor space beside the bed.
Safety, access and the room
A bed at 73 inches is a climb. The Pizzashine listing describes stairs with built-in compartments and house-shaped guardrails with corner pads, which suggests a design for a child or teen; for an adult, ask what the stairs’ rise and depth are and how the guardrail height compares with the mattress. The listings do not give those numbers in the text we read. The bed is also long: 98 inches is 8 feet 2 inches, so measure the wall, since the stairs sit beside or at the end of the bed.
Alternatives to a queen loft
If the ceiling or the weight limit rules out a queen loft, there are options in our other guides. A twin or full loft, as in loft beds for kids, has lower weight needs and a smaller footprint. A tall platform bed, as in bed frame high off ground, gives 20 inches of storage under a bed at 34 inches. A platform with drawers, as in queen bed with storage, gives closed storage at a normal height. For two people who want to sleep at the same level, a queen bed with storage often costs less floor than a loft with stairs, which at 44.2 square feet is larger than a queen bed alone by 10.9 square feet.
Mistakes to avoid
Putting a loft under a low ceiling. The gap above the mattress is small.
Using the rating for two adults. 400 pounds is below the 430 pound example.
Trusting the title’s material. The tables say engineered wood.
Skipping the safety questions. The listings are not approvals.
When a different bed is better
For a twin or full loft, see loft beds for kids. For a standard queen bed, see queensize bed. For a platform with storage, see queen bed with storage.
A final practical point for a loft is the mattress. A queen mattress of 80 pounds is awkward to lift onto a bed 73 inches high, so plan for a helper and for how you will change the sheets. The listings do not state a maximum mattress thickness, and a thick mattress further reduces the gap to the ceiling and the guardrail’s height above the sleeper, so ask the seller for both.
If the room has a ceiling fan or a light, subtract its drop from the ceiling height before you compare it with the table. A loft under a fan is a hazard, and the table’s 12 and 13 inches of gap above a mattress leave no room for it.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is a queen loft bed?
73 to 74 inches for the Pizzashine and 63 inches for the EDSACE bunk.
What ceiling does it need?
In an 8 foot room the Pizzashine leaves 22 to 23 inches above the frame, too little to sit up on the mattress.
Can two adults sleep on it?
The rating is 400 pounds; our example of two adults and a mattress is 430.
What is under the loft?
The Pizzashine listing states 54.1 inches of clearance.
Is it metal?
The title says metal and the table says engineered wood.
Is a queen bunk available?
The EDSACE listing is a queen-over-queen bunk.
Products worth checking
We have not tested these products. Sizes and features come from the Amazon listings as we read them; where a listing does not say, we say so.
Pizzashine Queen Size Metal Loft Bed with Stairs, House-Shaped Guardrails, Wardrobe, LED Light & USB Charging (black)
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
Pizzashine Queen Size Metal Loft Bed with Stairs, House-Shaped Guardrails, Wardrobe, LED Light & USB Charging (white)
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
EDSACE Wood Queen Size Bunk Bed with Ladder, White
- Keep in mind: we have not tested it, and the listing may show more than one size or finish, so pick the variant that matches your numbers.
Sources checked
Specifications come from the Amazon listings as we read them for this guide. Product details and availability can change, so confirm on the product page before you buy.
