US King vs UK King
| US King | UK King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 193 × 203.2 | 150 × 200 |
| Inches | 76 × 80 | 59.1 × 78.7 |
| Area | 3.92 m² | 3 m² |
| Sold in | US | UK |
Which is bigger
US King is the larger by 30.8% in area. US King is 43 cm wider, and US King is 3.2 cm longer.
Different markets, so this is a translation rather than a choice. The UK bed closest in width to US King is Super King at 180 cm, not UK King. If a guide written for North America recommends US King, Super King is the size it means.
Which one to buy
US King is bigger on both edges, 43 cm wider and 3.2 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 43 cm of width is also 43 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 43 cm of width 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, US King gives each sleeper 97 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: 313 × 263.2 cm for US King, 270 × 260 cm for UK King — a difference of 43 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 UK King?
US King is 193 × 203.2 cm (76 × 80 in) and UK King is 150 × 200 cm (59.1 × 78.7 in). US King is the larger by 30.8% in area. US King is 43 cm wider, and US King is 3.2 cm longer.
Will US King bedding fit UK King?
No. 43 cm of width is 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 US King?
Super King at 180 cm, not UK King. The names line up; the mattresses do not.
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