How long does a mattress last?
Typical lifespan
6–12 yr
A padded sleeping surface built from springs, foam, latex or a hybrid of the three.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Mattress against things of a similar time.
Mattress 6–12 yr
Television 6–12 yr
Gray wolf 6–16 yr
Vacuum cleaner 5–12 yr
Coyote 6–14 yr
Office chair 4–15 yr
Gas grill 5–15 yr
Computer monitor 5–12 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.125 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1.3 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3.8 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a mattress
- How much does a mattress weigh? 18–100 kg
- How much does a mattress cost? 250–3,500 $
- Mattress vs Sofa Side by side
- Mattress vs Dresser Side by side
- Mattress vs Wardrobe Side by side
- Mattress vs Dining table Side by side
- Mattress vs Desk Side by side
- Mattress vs Washing machine Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a mattress last?
- A mattress lasts 6–12 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a mattress weigh? 18–100 kg
- How much does a mattress cost? 250–3,500 $
- How long does a sofa last? 7–20 yr
- How long does a office chair last? 4–15 yr
- How long does a hospital bed last? 8–20 yr
- Mattress vs Sofa Side by side
- Mattress vs Dresser Side by side
- Mattress vs Wardrobe Side by side
- Mattress vs Dining table Side by side
- Mattress vs Desk Side by side
- Mattress vs Washing machine Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place