California King vs EU King
| California King | EU King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 182.9 × 213.4 | 180 × 200 |
| Inches | 72 × 84 | 70.9 × 78.7 |
| Area | 3.9 m² | 3.6 m² |
| Sold in | US | European |
Which is bigger
California King is the larger by 8.4% in area. California King is 2.9 cm wider, and California King is 13.4 cm longer.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The European bed closest in width to California King is EU King at 180 cm — this comparison is the nearest equivalent there is, and it is still 2.9 cm out.
Which one to buy
California King is bigger on both edges, 2.9 cm wider and 13.4 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 2.9 cm of width is also 2.9 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 13.4 cm of length is far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
Space per person
Shared between two adults, California King gives each sleeper 91 cm and EU King gives 90 cm. For comparison, a single bed is 90 cm wide, so anything under that is less room each than a single bed gives one person.
Room each one needs
With 60 cm to walk down each side and 60 cm at the foot: 302.9 × 273.4 cm for California King, 300 × 260 cm for EU King — a difference of 2.9 cm in the room, not just the bed. Against a wall on one side, take 60 cm off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between California King and EU King?
California King is 182.9 × 213.4 cm (72 × 84 in) and EU King is 180 × 200 cm (70.9 × 78.7 in). California King is the larger by 8.4% in area. California King is 2.9 cm wider, and California King is 13.4 cm longer.
Will California King bedding fit EU King?
No. 13.4 cm of length is far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
What is the European equivalent of California King?
EU King is the closest European size, and it is still 2.9 cm out in width. There is no exact match.
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