King Size Mattress Dimensions

A sound sleep after a busy and hectic day is the most important need of every individual. Nothing else can give you the feeling of a relaxed and peaceful sleep, then a soft and cozy mattress. Mattresses are an integral part of the bedroom furniture. You can't be complacent or careless while selecting the right mattress for your bed. Moreover, if you have a king size bed, then the dimensions of mattresses assume more significance. King size beds are relatively bigger (that's why they are called king size) and if they don't have the king size mattresses that suit their grandeur and style, it might reduce the beauty of the king size beds. After all, king size mattresses are meant for king size beds! Besides these reasons, there are possibilities that you may feel uncomfortable while you are sleeping, if the bed and mattresses are disproportionate in size! What are the dimensions of a king size mattress? The subject matter of this article is to make you aware about the various dimensions for king size mattresses.

King Size Bed Dimensions
As mentioned earlier, king size beds are named so because they are the largest bed sizes that you can order! King size beds are believed to be royal and symbolize prosperity and thus the name 'King Size'. King size beds are spacious and two people can easily sleep on them in total comfort and relaxation. The king size beds are the best bet for couples who are looking for roomy beds. Remember, king size beds not only require king size mattresses but they also require king size rooms so that you have enough free space to at least walk in your room! Without getting into the construction details of the king size bed let's review the standard king size bed dimensions. The king size bed dimensions are, the Standard king size bed dimensions and California king size bed dimensions. The standard king size bed dimensions in inches are 80" (long) x 76" (wide) and the California bed size dimensions are 84" (long) x 72" (wide).

Dimensions of King Size Mattresses
Broadly classified, there are two types of king size mattresses. The first one is known as a standard king and the second one is the California king. These two are easily available in the shops and stores.

Standard King Size
This is one of the most popular king size bed dimensions that is found in various stores. These mattresses are the biggest in size and their measure is 80 inches long and 76 inches wide. Since the dimensions are really big, each couple can have about 38 inches of the sleeping area. Standard king size mattresses are traditional king size mattresses and so it is easier to find items like bed sheets etc. concerning standard king size mattresses.

California King Size
Tall individuals or rather couples, can even opt for mattresses bigger than the standard king size bed dimensions. The California king measures has a length of 84 inches and width of 72 inches. Sleeping area for on individual would be 36 inches, that is quite spacious when it comes to sleeping. It would be a bit difficult to look for the right dimensions of bed sheets for the California king bed dimensions. You may read the table below and compare various bed dimensions.

Mattress Name (in inches)	Mattress Size (in inches)
Twin	75" x 39"
Twin XL	80" x 39"
Full Size	75" x 54"
Full XL	80" x 54"
Queen	80" x 60"
Standard King	80" x 76"
California King Size	84" x 72"

King size bed mattresses are durable and also give a feeling of comfort. So, in case you were confused regarding the dimensions, hope by now, you must have got some idea that will help you to get the right mattresses for your king size bed!