A firm mattress is typically recommended for a heavier person. The firmness of a mattress is measured on a scale of 1-10.
A person with a bodyweight of 100-120kg may find a firmness of 6.0-7.0 firm enough. Once bodyweight is 130kg or greater a 7.0-9.0 should be considered.
A mattress with a grade from 7 and up is considered a firm mattress.
A lighter person will sink less into the mattress so will need a softer model, whereas the heavier the person is, the firmer the mattress is required to sink in the right amount to support the spine.
Bodyweight |
Ideal firmness range |
Comments |
<60kg |
Medium Soft 5.0 |
People under 60kg will not be comfortable on a firm mattress as they will not sink in to align their spine |
30kg – 100kg |
Medium 5.5-6.0 |
People between 60 and 100kg prefer a medium Mattress, not too soft or too firm |
100kg-120kg |
Firm 6.0-6.5 Ultra-Firm 7.0-9.0 |
People over 100 kg will sink too far on a soft Mattress so a firm Mattress is a good choice for them; |
The longevity of a Firm Mattress
A Firm Mattress (or any mattress) typically gets used for 8 hours a day and around 2,600-2,900 hours per year. The more weight on a firm mattress the harder it is on the foam and the springs. All Mattresses will eventually compress and the more weight the shorter their life span.
You should consider replacing your firm mattress every 8 years and certainly every 10 years to maintain a healthy sleep. Afterpay options are available on Evopia when you are buying your firm mattress.
Firm mattresses are very comfortable and even useful for many people, but their purchase should be treated carefully and competently.
Your mattress is too
firm for you if:
in
the morning you feel pain in the lumbar region;
when
you lie flat on the mattress on your back;
your
hand passes freely under the lower back zone, moreover, there is even
extra space left;
you
toss and turn for a long time and cannot fall asleep;
in the middle of the night, you wake up from a numb arm or leg, numbness or tingling in your limbs
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