Regular King Vs. California King
The average person is recommended to get between 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night, and the choice of what mattress to use is very important. The mattress has the ability to encourage a good night's sleep or a poor one. It is crucial to have a supportive mattress that allows the body to rest comfortably. Does this Spark an idea?
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Measurements
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The Standard King measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches in length. The California King measures 72 inches wide by 84 inches long.
Eastern King
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The Eastern King is traditionally known as the standard King sized mattress. It is the most common King sized mattress. A typical Eastern King is approximately 18 inches wider than a queen size mattress. The standard King comes with twin box springs and is equivalent to the width of two twin beds.
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California King
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The California King is also known as the Western King. It is 4 less inches width-wise than the standard Eastern King, but it is longer by 4 inches.
Width
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The Eastern King is wider than the California King. It is the widest mattress available. The Eastern King is a good choice for an individual or a couple who is primarily concerned with space.
Length
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The standard Eastern King is the same length as a traditional queen mattress. A California King is longer in length, to accommodate taller individuals, and is the longest mattress available. This is a good choice for individuals who are over 6 feet tall.
Custom Sizes
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If neither the Eastern King or California King provides the right measurements for you, custom-sized mattress can be ordered. Rocky Mountain Mattress offers customers the opportunity to specify what width and length they would like.
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References
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