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King Size Beds

Bed and Mattress Sizes


The meaning of "King Size" varies according to country. In the USA, a King Size Bed is larger than a Queen Size. However a UK "King Size" bed is about the same as an American Queen Size! These differences are especially important when buying bed linen etc online.

Regardless of country, the King Size bed and mattress gives more space per person the the more common Queen Size (USA) or Double (UK).

"Standard" bed and mattress sizes vary. You should always check before buying, but usually the dimensions for a King size bed/matress are:

USA76" x 80"38" x 80" per person
UK60" x 78"30" x 78" per person
Other bed sizes:


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