Queen vs California King
| Queen | California King | |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 152.4 × 203.2 | 182.9 × 213.4 |
| Inches | 60 × 80 | 72 × 84 |
| Area | 3.1 m² | 3.9 m² |
| Sold in | US | US |
Which is bigger
California King is the larger by 26% in area. California King is 30.5 cm wider, and California King is 10.2 cm longer.
Which one to buy
California King is bigger on both edges, 30.5 cm wider and 10.2 cm longer. It is the straightforward upgrade, and the 30.5 cm of width is also 30.5 cm of floor you no longer have.
Does the same bedding fit both?
No. 30.5 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, Queen gives each sleeper 76 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: 272.4 × 263.2 cm for Queen, 302.9 × 273.4 cm for California King — a difference of 30.5 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 Queen and California King?
Queen is 152.4 × 203.2 cm (60 × 80 in) and California King is 182.9 × 213.4 cm (72 × 84 in). California King is the larger by 26% in area. California King is 30.5 cm wider, and California King is 10.2 cm longer.
Will Queen bedding fit California King?
No. 30.5 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, Queen or California King?
California King, by 26% in area.
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