The truth is that about 80 of sleepers would prefer a bed which ranges between 5 and 7 on the firmness scale.
Mattress firmness scale 1 to 10.
The firmness scale in depth.
One firmness fits all is a phrase used to describe the type of firmness which is going to suit the wide majority of sleepers.
The scale runs from 1 to 10 and covers the three common mattress firmnesses.
5 to 6 ideal sleep position.
Our comfort scale is simple.
In this section we ll offer more detailed information about these general firmness levels including about how they can influence support and the types of sleeping positions best suited for them.
The higher the rating the firmer the mattress.
1 extra soft the sleep surface will sink very deeply and conform closely 2 3.
We rate mattresses with a number from 1 to 10 with 1 being the firmest and 10 being the softest.
You might have noticed during your preliminary window shopping that each mattress has a firmness rating on a scale of 1 to 10.
The mattress firmness scale was developed as a universal way to measure how soft or firm a mattress is on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest.
This isn t the only scale out there to measure firmness but it s one of the more popular ones.
It s a bit of fine balancing act.
The scale breaks down as follows.
We ve rated mattress firmness from soft to firm on a scale of 1 to 10 with a 1 almost as soft as a pillow while a 10 is nearly as hard as a rock.
The mattress firmness scale.
In this guide we ll discuss the mattress firmness scale mattress firmness levels and what firmness rating works best for different sleep preferences and body types.
Soft medium and firm.
No softness plushness or sink.
Some people instinctively think that the softer the mattress is the better.
Of course extremes like 1 or 10 are unusual and should be avoided.
Nearly all mattresses will fit within our scale without reaching a 1 or a 10.
This type of extra firm mattress is rare.
When evaluating firmness tuck sleep s product analysts rely on a 1 10 scale.
So they think a comfort scale rating of 10 is the best but that isn t quite how it works.