US King vs California King
| US King | California King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 193 × 203.2 | 182.9 × 213.4 |
| Inches | 76 × 80 | 72 × 84 |
| Area | 3.92 m² | 3.9 m² |
| Sold in | US | US |
Which is bigger
US King is the larger by 0.5% in area. US King is 10.2 cm wider, and California King is 10.2 cm longer.
Which one to buy
A trade rather than an upgrade: US King is 10.2 cm wider, California King is 10.2 cm longer. Width if two people share it, length if one of them is tall — you cannot have both without leaving this pair.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 10.2 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, US King gives each sleeper 97 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: 313 × 263.2 cm for US King, 302.9 × 273.4 cm for California King — a difference of 10.2 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 US King and California King?
US King is 193 × 203.2 cm (76 × 80 in) and California King is 182.9 × 213.4 cm (72 × 84 in). US King is the larger by 0.5% in area. US King is 10.2 cm wider, and California King is 10.2 cm longer.
Will US King bedding fit California King?
No. 10.2 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, US King or California King?
US King, by 0.5% in area.
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