{"id":25105,"date":"2022-08-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/king-vs-queen-bed-find-right-mattress-size\/"},"modified":"2023-08-29T17:43:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T17:43:29","slug":"king-vs-queen-bed-find-right-mattress-size","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/king-vs-queen-bed-find-right-mattress-size\/","title":{"rendered":"King vs. Queen Bed: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>King- and&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/queen-size-bed-dimensions\/\">queen-size beds<\/a>&nbsp;are both great options for couples and families. But there are still a few factors you should consider before buying. If you&#8217;re debating between a king vs. queen bed, we&#8217;ve put together this guide to help you out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how king vs. queen bed dimensions differ, the benefits and drawbacks of each of these&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/guide-to-mattress-dimensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mattress sizes<\/a>, and get answers to your most frequently asked questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queen vs. king bed dimensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard queen mattress measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long, while a standard&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/king-size-bed-dimensions\/\">king-size mattress<\/a>&nbsp;measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. So while both mattresses are the same length, the king is 16 inches wider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both mattresses will comfortably fit two people\u2014but if you have kids and pets who like to pile into bed with you, then you may find the narrower width of a queen a little too cramped. Conversely, you may find a king-size mattress is too large if your bedroom is on the smaller side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queen vs. king bed pros and cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of a queen-size mattress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It\u2019s good for couples and solo sleepers.&nbsp;<\/strong>A queen-size mattress is an outstanding option for couples and solo sleepers alike. Each sleeper gets about 30 inches of space to themselves. This gives couples plenty of room to move around. If you\u2019re a&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210121164804\/https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/best-mattress-combination-sleepers\/\">combination sleeper<\/a>\u2014someone who switches positions throughout the night\u2014then you should have enough room in a queen-size bed so you won\u2019t disturb your partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It fits comfortably into most primary bedrooms.&nbsp;<\/strong>A queen-size mattress will fit nicely into primary bedrooms sized 10 feet by 10 feet up to 14 feet by 14 feet. You should have plenty of room to decorate your bedroom with furniture and other items without it feeling cramped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s less expensive than a king.&nbsp;<\/strong>A queen-size mattress costs less money than a king because it&#8217;s slightly smaller. So if you&#8217;re a couple who&#8217;s on a budget, then this could be an excellent choice for you.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/mattresses?sizes=queen\">SHOP QUEEN-SIZE MATTRESSES<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of a queen-size mattress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s not as roomy as a king.&nbsp;<\/strong>Naturally, a queen-size bed doesn\u2019t offer as much room for couples and\/or families as a king-size bed. You\u2019ll have 16 inches less width in a queen-size bed than you would in a king.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It won&#8217;t work in smaller bedrooms.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you have a&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/how-to-decorate-a-small-bedroom\/\">very small bedroom<\/a>, then a queen-size bed is still sizeable enough to cramp your space. You should only choose a queen-size mattress if your bedroom is, at minimum, 10 feet by 10 feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of a king-size mattress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It offers more space than a queen.&nbsp;<\/strong>A king-size bed provides more room for couples. Each sleeper gets about 38 inches of space to themselves. If one of you is a restless or light sleeper, the added sleep space can help keep disturbing the other to a minimum.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It provides ample room for kids and pets.&nbsp;<\/strong>Due to its large size, a king mattress allows plenty of space for children and pets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s great for large bedrooms.&nbsp;<\/strong>Its larger size can help fill space in a large-size bedroom. With a king-size mattress, your bedroom will preferably be somewhere around 14 feet by 19 feet in size.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>[<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/mattresses?sizes=king\">SHOP KING-SIZE MATTRESSES<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of a king-size mattress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It takes up a lot of space.&nbsp;<\/strong>A king-size bed won\u2019t fit in studio apartments or small bedrooms. The ideal bedroom size for a king-size bed is 14 feet by 19 feet, although it will technically fit inside a room as small as 10 feet by 12 feet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It can be tough to navigate.&nbsp;<\/strong>You may find yourself unable to fit it up the stairs or get it through doorways. In this situation, you may want to consider a&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/split-king-mattress\/\">split king<\/a>, which is comprised of two twin XL mattresses, as this will be much easier to fit up a narrow staircase.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s more expensive than a queen.&nbsp;<\/strong>Because a king-size bed is the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/biggest-bed-size\/\">largest bed size<\/a>, it\u2019s a higher price<br>than other mattress sizes\u2014and you\u2019ll have to spend more on things like a headboard and bedding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queen vs. king bed comparison chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We put together this handy comparison chart to help make your decision between a king vs. queen bed a little easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Comparison<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Queen<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>King<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Width<\/strong><\/td><td>60&#8243;<\/td><td>76&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td>80&#8243;<\/td><td>80&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Surface area<\/strong><\/td><td>4,800 sq. inches<\/td><td>6,080 sq. inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Min. recommended room size<\/strong><\/td><td>10&#8242; x 10&#8242;<\/td><td>10&#8242; x 12&#8242;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Who it&#8217;s best for<\/strong><\/td><td>Couples or adults with smaller bedrooms<\/td><td>Couples who want more space<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much bigger is a king than a queen bed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A standard king measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. A standard queen, meanwhile, measures 60 inches wide by 80 inches long. That means a king is 16 inches wider than a queen\u2014although they both offer the same length.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which bed is better: king or queen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither mattress size is better than the other, but you may prefer one over the other. A king-size bed is a good choice for couples with kids and\/or pets as well as couples with large primary bedrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A queen-size bed is a good choice for solo sleepers or couples with slightly smaller primary bedrooms. However, keep in mind you won&#8217;t get quite as much space as you would with a king.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"saatva-product-slider bg-fuscous-gray text-white\">\n            <p class=\"bg-makara p-4 text-center\">Get a high-quality queen- or king-size mattress at Saatva<\/p>\n    \n            <div\n            class=\"focus:!outline-0\"\n            data-flickity=\"{&quot;wrapAround&quot;:true,&quot;pageDots&quot;:true,&quot;adaptiveHeight&quot;:true,&quot;prevNextButtons&quot;:false,&quot;autoPlay&quot;:5000}\"\n        >\n                            \n                <div>\n                    <a\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/mattresses\/saatva-classic\"\n                        class=\"block\"\n                    >\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saatva-classic-1024x515.jpg\" class=\"w-full aspect-video object-cover 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Natural latex is supple, resilient, and durable, for the ultimate in elevated sleep. (It&#8217;s naturally hypoallergenic too.)<\/p>\n\n\n                        <p>\n                            <a\n                                href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/mattresses\/zenhaven\"\n                                class=\"btn\"\n                            >\n                                Shop Now\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the best queen and king mattresses at Saatva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saatva offers a wide range of high-quality king-size and queen-size mattresses so you can easily find your perfect match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of our mattresses are handcrafted with premium materials to help you experience your most comfortable sleep. Plus, our mattresses come with a 365-night home trial and lifetime warranty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take our&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/mattress-quiz\">mattress quiz<\/a>&nbsp;to find out which Saatva mattress is right for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how king vs. queen bed dimensions differ, the benefits and drawbacks of each of these mattress sizes, and get answers to your most frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":25106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[386,395],"tags":[],"coauthors":[417],"guest":[],"host":[],"class_list":["post-25105","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mattresses","category-mattress-types-sizes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25105","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25105"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25105\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25105"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25105"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25105"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=25105"},{"taxonomy":"guest","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guest?post=25105"},{"taxonomy":"host","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/host?post=25105"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}