Buying A King Size Mattress - Facts You Should Be Aware


Thinking about buying a king sized bed? Be certain you have the bed before you purchase your linens. Most people don't know about this, but there are three different sizes of king size beds! And each style measures different compared to the others. So before spending your money on new linens or a new frame, find out about the different styles. You might have a standard king, a California king bed, or possibly a European king size bed.

A standard king size bed measures 76 inches in width by 80 inches long. You will find these sheets most prevalent and they should be clearly indicated as standard 76 x 80. I always recommend that you take the time and measure the bed yourself. This way you can make sure that your dimensions are in fact 76 x 80. You also need to check out if your mattress has a topper, or if you use a mattress pad. These can increase the depth and may need you to purchase fitted sheets otherwise you could find your sheets constantly coming off the edge while you are asleep.

A California king bed frame will typically be more narrow than a standard king, but it will be longer. The usual size is 84 inches long by 72 inches wide, or +- 4 inches from the standard size. The Cal King is best for two situations. One is when you have a smaller room but still want the extra space of a king bed. The other scenario is for taller people, as this bed is perfect for those tall persons. Linens for this style bed are imprinted "California King", but you should always verify the dimensions on the pack. As mentioned before, make sure to personally measure the width, length, and depth of your bed.

You should also know that each style has additional names that people or manufacturers may brand them by. A standard is sometimes called an eastern king. California king beds are sometimes called western type king bed.

Finally, and I can't reinforce this enough, always make sure to verify the measurements of your bed. Pick up the tape measurer and put it to use. It will save you a lot of frustration at the store!

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