Full XL vs California King
| Full XL | California King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 137.2 × 203.2 | 182.9 × 213.4 |
| Inches | 54 × 80 | 72 × 84 |
| Area | 2.79 m² | 3.9 m² |
| Sold in | US | US |
Which is bigger
California King is the larger by 40% in area. California King is 45.7 cm wider, and California King is 10.2 cm longer.
Which one to buy
California King is bigger on both edges, 45.7 cm wider and 10.2 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 45.7 cm of width is also 45.7 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 45.7 cm of width and 10.2 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 XL gives each sleeper 69 cm and California King gives 91 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 × 263.2 cm for Full XL, 302.9 × 273.4 cm for California King — a difference of 45.7 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 XL and California King?
Full XL is 137.2 × 203.2 cm (54 × 80 in) and California King is 182.9 × 213.4 cm (72 × 84 in). California King is the larger by 40% in area. California King is 45.7 cm wider, and California King is 10.2 cm longer.
Will Full XL bedding fit California King?
No. 45.7 cm of width and 10.2 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 XL or California King?
California King, by 40% in area.
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