Dimensions of a King Size Bed

Nothing can beat the refreshing feeling that you get after a good night's sleep and nothing can beat the royal feeling that you get after waking up in a king size bed! It is the reason why a king size bed is one of the most tempting and sought after bedroom furniture articles. As its name suggests, a king size bed is the largest of all the bed types when compared by its dimensions. If you have a really 'king size bedroom' then nothing can suit better in it than a king size bed. However people nowadays order the customized king size beds as well. The ideal dimensions vary greatly from place to place and with different manufacturers. Let's find out more.

Information on King Size Beds

Before even thinking about the dimensions, you need to know more about the king size bed itself. These beds are known by four different names and it is available in two different sizes. The name of the king size bed are - standard king, which is also called Eastern king bed and California king, which is also called a Western king bed. Remember that the standard king size bed is 4 inch wider than the California king size bed and the California king size bed is 4 inch longer than the standard king size bed. Interestingly, two extra long twin beds can make up to one Eastern king size bed! So, if you are thinking of bedroom remodeling and don't know what to do with your older twin beds, then you can place them in your guest room and offer your guests a real king size treatment! All in all, a this bed is the best option for bedroom decorating of the couples who want more personal sleeping space or whose kids climb on their beds on Sunday mornings!

Dimensions of a King Size Bed

As I said earlier, there are two different sizes, and hence, we need to separately concentrate on both. The same is the case while considering the mattress dimensions.

Standard King Size Bed
The dimensions of a standard king size bed measurements (Eastern king size bed) are 16 inch wider than the queen size bed dimensions, with the same lengths. This bed is sold with one mattress and two box springs. The standard bed is easily available at stores. Make sure you buy the sheets that have 'standard king size' or 'king size' labels on them. If you have a king size bed, then you also need to have two queen or king size or at least three standard pillows. Most of the time, this sized bed is not found ideal for a single person, since it is too large to be moved by a single person. This bed can create a few problems for you to move it upstairs, downstairs and through narrow hallways and small rooms. Here are the dimensions in feet and inches. The first value is the length, while the second is the width of the bed.

• Standard King Size Bed Dimensions in Feet: 6.66 feet x 6.33 feet
• Standard King Size Bed Dimensions in Inches: 80 inches x 76 inches

California King Size Bed
The dimensions of a California king size bed (Western king size bed) are 12 inch wider and 4 inch longer than a queen size bed dimensions. California king is ideal for taller people and it is easily available in stores as well. It usually comes with two half width box springs and one mattress. Its funny, but a very tall single person can sleep on it from corner to corner! Its large mattress can create some problems while moving it and reusing it for a standard king size bed! The first value is the length, while the second is the width of the bed.

• California King Size Bed Dimensions in Feet: 7 feet x 6 feet
• California King Size Bed Dimensions in Inches: 84 inches x 72 inches

Well, it is important to remember that some bed manufacturers change the dimension standards by a few inches. Hence, you may also like to refer to their bed sizes chart first before buying the king size bed for yourself. All in all, it is also very important that you are well aware about your bedroom dimensions in the first place!