What size is a king mattress vs a California king mattress?

Answer 1

A King (Eastern King) size mattress measures 76x80 inches or 198x203 cm.

The California King (or Western King) is 72x84 inches or 183x213 cm.

The above sizes are for North America, in Britain a king size is 60x78 inches and a Super King is 72x78 inches.

Answer 2

Here are the different standard sizes of King-sized beds:

• The Eastern King, also known as Standard King, is the widest mattress available on the market at 76 inches. This is the mattress of choice for large adults or couples that want a lot of room for spreading out into their own personal space. It is 18 inches wider than a queen bed and allows each person 38 inches of room. The only potential drawback of the Eastern King size mattress is that it is the same length as a queen bed, which may be too short for taller adults. Eastern (Standard) King Size Mattress: 76 inches wide x 80 inches long.
• The California King, or Western King, is the longest bed on the market. At 84 inches long, it is a full 4 inches longer than the Eastern King and a good choice for people six foot tall or more. The only drawback of this mattress is that it is 4 inches narrower in width than the Eastern King. Western (California) King Size Mattress: 72 inches wide x 84 inches long.

Manufacturers will also offer to make mattresses to order in non-standard sizes, but finding sheet sets to fit a custom king size mattress can be problematic. One solution is to have sheet sets made for you by a local fabric boutique, though this is an expensive option.

Answer 3

A California King bed measures 72" wide by 84" Long.