What Is the Size of a California King?
A California king size bed is 72 inches wide by 84 inches long, as opposed to a standard Eastern king, which is 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. The California king's main advantage is that it provides more length for taller people. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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Traditional king-sized beds are no longer than a queen mattress, so taller people will often be more comfortable on a California king, which is 4 inches longer.
Comparison
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A California king is only 12 inches wider than a standard queen, whereas the standard king is 16 inches wider.
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Surface Area
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Although the California king takes 4 inches off the width and adds 4 inches to the length, it has 32 square inches less surface area than a standard king, which means slightly less sleeping space.
Considerations
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Not all stores carry California king-sized sheets, so you will need to purchase sheets online or from a national chain, such as Bed Bath & Beyond.
Fun Fact
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There is also a California queen bed, which measures 60 inches by 84 inches, adding 4 inches of length to the standard queen mattress.
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References
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