How to Compare California King to King Beds
King-sized beds come in two types: the standard or Eastern king-sized bed, and the California or Western king-sized bed. Choosing between the two is largely a matter of preference based on whether you want more width or more length for the bed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Size
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Standard king-sized beds measure 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. California king-sized beds measure 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. Not all manufacturers adhere to these measurements strictly and may vary the measurements of their beds by several inches.
Considerations
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California king-sized beds are 4 inches longer than standard king-sized beds. Standard king-sized beds are 4 inches wider than California king-sized beds.
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Significance
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If the width of the bed were divided evenly between two people, each person would have 38 inches of space on an Eastern king-sized bed. Each person would have 36 inches of space on a California king-sized bed.
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