---
title: "How long does a mattress last?"
description: "A mattress lasts 6–12 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/mattress/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/mattress/) — 18–100 kg
- [How much does a mattress cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/mattress/) — 250–3,500 $
- [Mattress vs Sofa](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-sofa/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Dresser](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dresser-vs-mattress/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Wardrobe](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-wardrobe/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Dining table](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dining-table-vs-mattress/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Desk](https://atoneplace.net/vs/desk-vs-mattress/) — Side by side
- [Mattress vs Washing machine](https://atoneplace.net/vs/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?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/mattress/)
- [How much does a mattress cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/mattress/)
- [How long does a sofa last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/sofa/)
- [How long does a office chair last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/office-chair/)
- [How long does a hospital bed last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/hospital-bed/)
- [Mattress vs Sofa](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-sofa/)
- [Mattress vs Dresser](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dresser-vs-mattress/)
- [Mattress vs Wardrobe](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-wardrobe/)
- [Mattress vs Dining table](https://atoneplace.net/vs/dining-table-vs-mattress/)
- [Mattress vs Desk](https://atoneplace.net/vs/desk-vs-mattress/)
- [Mattress vs Washing machine](https://atoneplace.net/vs/mattress-vs-washing-machine/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)