Full vs US King
| Full | US King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 137.2 × 190.5 | 193 × 203.2 |
| Inches | 54 × 75 | 76 × 80 |
| Area | 2.61 m² | 3.92 m² |
| Sold in | US | US |
Which is bigger
US King is the larger by 50.1% in area. US King is 55.9 cm wider, and US King is 12.7 cm longer.
Which one to buy
US King is bigger on both edges, 55.9 cm wider and 12.7 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 55.9 cm of width is also 55.9 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 55.9 cm of width and 12.7 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, Full gives each sleeper 69 cm and US King gives 97 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: 257.2 × 250.5 cm for Full, 313 × 263.2 cm for US King — a difference of 55.9 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 Full and US King?
Full is 137.2 × 190.5 cm (54 × 75 in) and US King is 193 × 203.2 cm (76 × 80 in). US King is the larger by 50.1% in area. US King is 55.9 cm wider, and US King is 12.7 cm longer.
Will Full bedding fit US King?
No. 55.9 cm of width and 12.7 cm of length are far outside what a fitted sheet absorbs. Buy for the size you own and read the centimetres, not the label.
Which is bigger, Full or US King?
US King, by 50.1% in area.
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