California King vs UK King
| California King | UK King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 182.9 × 213.4 | 150 × 200 |
| Inches | 72 × 84 | 59.1 × 78.7 |
| Area | 3.9 m² | 3 m² |
| Sold in | US | UK |
Which is bigger
California King is the larger by 30.1% in area. California King is 32.9 cm wider, and California King is 13.4 cm longer.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The UK bed closest in width to California King is Super King at 180 cm, not UK King. If a guide written for North America recommends California King, Super King is the size it means.
Which one to buy
California King is bigger on both edges, 32.9 cm wider and 13.4 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 32.9 cm of width is also 32.9 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 32.9 cm of width and 13.4 cm of length are 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 UK King gives 75 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, 270 × 260 cm for UK King — a difference of 32.9 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 UK King?
California King is 182.9 × 213.4 cm (72 × 84 in) and UK King is 150 × 200 cm (59.1 × 78.7 in). California King is the larger by 30.1% in area. California King is 32.9 cm wider, and California King is 13.4 cm longer.
Will California King bedding fit UK King?
No. 32.9 cm of width and 13.4 cm of length are far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
What is the UK equivalent of California King?
Super King at 180 cm, not UK King. The names line up; the mattresses do not.
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