US King vs Super King
| US King | Super King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 193 × 203.2 | 180 × 200 |
| Inches | 76 × 80 | 70.9 × 78.7 |
| Area | 3.92 m² | 3.6 m² |
| Sold in | US | UK |
Which is bigger
US King is the larger by 9% in area. US King is 13 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 — this comparison is the nearest equivalent there is, and it is still 13 cm out.
Which one to buy
US King is bigger on both edges, 13 cm wider and 3.2 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 13 cm of width is also 13 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 13 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 Super King gives 90 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, 300 × 260 cm for Super King — a difference of 13 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 Super King?
US King is 193 × 203.2 cm (76 × 80 in) and Super King is 180 × 200 cm (70.9 × 78.7 in). US King is the larger by 9% in area. US King is 13 cm wider, and US King is 3.2 cm longer.
Will US King bedding fit Super King?
No. 13 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 is the closest UK size, and it is still 13 cm out in width. There is no exact match.
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