Choosing The Right Size and Weight For Your Weighted Blanket
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Choosing The Right Size and Weight For Your Weighted Blanket
A important factor when buying a weighted blanket is its weight. Choosing the wrong weight can either cause discomfort to the user or make the weighted blanket ineffective to induce therapeutic benefits. So, how heavy should a weighted blanket be? What are the factors that affect a weighted blanket weight?
Couples Therapy
If you are a couple that struggles with sleep, a weighted blanket is a great option to calm your nerves while sleeping. But before purchasing one, it is important to consider the weight differences and partner’s height. Suppose you and your partner’s weight does not differ by much (less than 5kg difference). In that case, you can consider getting a weighted blanket that’s about 10% of the body weight of the lighter one. But let’s say you weigh 80 kilograms and your partner weighs 60 kilograms, then the weighted blanket you pick may be too heavy for your partner. Here, instead of the 10% rule, purchase a weighted blanket that is 7.5% of the combined body weight.
How Heavy Should a Weighted Blanket Be?
How Heavy Should a Weighted Blanket Be? Before we get into the ideal weight for a weighted blanket, it’s important to note that we all have different preferences. In much the same way that we choose different lifestyles, haircuts, and clothes, we also react differently to weight applied to our bodies during sleep. Still, we worked out a table that should prove helpful when it comes to choosing the weight of your blanket.
| Combined Weight of Couple | Recommended Blanket Weight |
|---|---|
| 54-68 kg | 4.5 kg |
| 68=90 kg | 7 kg |
| 90-115 kg | 9 kg |
| 115-150 kg | 12 kg |
What Blanket Size for Mattress Sizes
For reference, the average height of Australian men is 175.6 cm (5 ft 9 in) and Australian women is 175.6 cm (5 ft 9 in).
| Size Name | Dimensions (cm) |
|---|---|
| Super King | 203 x 203 cm |
| King | 183 x 203 cm |
| Queen | 153 cm x 203 cm |
| Double | 138 x 188 cm |
| King Single | 107 x 203 cm |
| Long Single | 92 x 203 cm |
| Single (Or Twin) | 92 x 108 cm |
| Baby Cot | 69 x 130 cm |
Australian Bed Size & Mattress
