Cal King Vs. King Sheets
There are two sizes of king size sheets available for purchase, "Cal," short for California, and Regular or "Eastern" king. While regular king size sheets are more readily available than California king overall, California king sheets are more prevalent in California. Does this Spark an idea?
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Size
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California king sheets fit mattresses measuring 84 inches long by 72 inches wide. Regular king sheets fit mattresses measuring 80 inches long by 76 inches wide.
Availability
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Regular king size sheets are available all over the Unites States. California king size sheets are readily available at stores in California, but are difficult to find in stores in other states.
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Tip
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If you own a California king bed and move out of California, you may find it easiest to order sheets online as they will be difficult to find at local stores.
Warning
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Even though they differ in size by only a few inches, California and Regular king fitted sheets are not interchangeable.
Expert Insight
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California and Regular king mattresses and beds are difficult to tell apart without measuring. Always verify the size of your bed by measuring before purchasing sheets.
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- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Guilherme Tavares
