{"id":26099,"date":"2021-09-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/king-size-bed-dimensions\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T20:58:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T20:58:03","slug":"king-size-bed-dimensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/king-size-bed-dimensions\/","title":{"rendered":"King-Size Bed Dimensions Guide: Specific Measurements & Comparisons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Feeling cramped in your bed alongside a partner, kids, and pets? Moving to a bigger bedroom? It might be time to upgrade to a king-size bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A king-size bed has plenty of positives going for it: It’ll provide more-than-generous space to you and a partner. It’s ideal for restless and light sleepers since there’s not as much of a chance of disturbing or being disturbed by a partner. And it certainly adds presence to a large bedroom, acting as an anchor amid the rest of the decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how big exactly is a king-size mattress, and will it work in your bedroom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

King-size bed dimensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A king-size bed is the largest type of mattress on the market today. A standard king-size bed measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the standard king size, there are also two common specialty king sizes. A split king mattress<\/a> has the same dimensions as a standard king but is formed from two 38 x 80-inch twin XL beds placed side by side, and a California king mattress is slightly narrower and longer than a standard king, measuring 72 x 84 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Then there are less widely available king sizes that include the Texas king, the Alaskan king, and the Wyoming king. Each of these king-size mattresses has different benefits. Choosing one that fits your lifestyle best is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing king-size mattresses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are quite a few different types of king-size mattresses available to choose from. In the table below, you can see a breakdown of the standard mattress sizes the industry has to offer. From the average, standard queen-size mattress to the California king-size mattress, see which one is best for your lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mattress Type<\/strong><\/td>Mattress Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>Surface Area<\/strong><\/td>Best For<\/strong><\/td>Recommended Room Size<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Standard Queen<\/strong><\/td>60 in x 80 in<\/td>4,800 in\u00b2<\/td>– Single sleepers
– Small spaces<\/td>		– Small to mid-sized primary bedroom<\/td><\/tr>
Standard King<\/strong><\/td>76 in x 80 in<\/td>6,080 in\u00b2<\/td>– Couples that want a little extra room<\/td>– Mid-sized to large primary bedroom<\/td><\/tr>
California King<\/strong><\/td>72 in x 84 in<\/td>6,048 in\u00b2<\/td>– Couples with pets
– People who need extra space in bed<\/td>		– Large primary bedroom<\/td><\/tr>
Texas King<\/strong><\/td>80 in x 98 in<\/td>7,840 in\u00b2<\/td>– Couples with pets
– People that need extra space in bed<\/td>		– Extra large primary bedroom<\/td><\/tr>
Alaskan King<\/strong><\/td>108 in x 108 in<\/td>11,664 in\u00b2<\/td>– Couples with young children and pets
– People with large bedroom spaces<\/td>		– Extra large primary bedroom<\/td><\/tr>
Wyoming King<\/strong><\/td>84 in x 84 in<\/td>7,056 in\u00b2<\/td>– Couples with young children<\/td>– Extra large primary bedroom<\/td><\/tr>
Split King<\/strong><\/td>76 in x 80 in<\/td>6,080 in\u00b2<\/td>– Couples with different mattress preferences
– Couples that need an easy way to move the bed<\/td>		– Small to large primary bedroom<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Deciding if a king-size mattress is right for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to determine if a king-size mattress is the right mattress for you, consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n