Bath Sheets and Towel Sizes – A Guide

Short answer: A bath sheet is the largest towel, typically around 100x150 cm, and can be wrapped around your whole body. Ordinary bath towels are around 70x140 cm, hand towels for the sink around 50x100 cm, and guest towels are the smallest.

The typical sizes

Sizes vary a little from brand to brand, but the rule of thumb is: guest towel about 30x50 cm, hand towel about 50x100 cm, bath towel about 70x140 cm and bath sheet about 100x150 cm. Always check the measurements on the individual product in the collection of bamboo towels.

What should you choose?

A bath sheet is lovely after a shower, because it can be wrapped all the way around your body, and it is also an obvious choice for the pool and the beach. For everyday hand washing, the smaller sizes are perfectly enough. A good basic set for the household is two bath sheets or bath towels and two ordinary towels per person, so there is always a clean set ready.

Why bamboo in the bathroom

Bamboo towels are soft, highly absorbent and quicker to dry than thick cotton towels, so they do not hang damp and heavy on the hook. Read more in the article on bamboo towels and bedding, and see the rest of the selection for the home under bamboo home and homewear.

Frequently asked questions

How big is a bath sheet?

Typically around 100x150 cm, which is big enough to wrap around your whole body. The measurements can vary a little from brand to brand.

What is the difference between a bath towel and a bath sheet?

The size. A bath towel is typically about 70x140 cm, while a bath sheet is bigger, around 100x150 cm.

How many towels do you need?

A good basic set is two large and two ordinary towels per person, so there is always a clean set while the other is in the wash.