What is King Size?

King size typically refers to a mattress size. A king size bed measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. This makes a king size mattress roughly 16 inches wider than a queen size mattress. A bed frame will likely add an additional 2 to 5 inches.

A European King is smaller than the American King. It is 183cm wide x 200cm long. (71 in × 79 in) There is also a California King mattress that measures 72 inches wide by 84 inches long. Standard sheets can be readily found for Standard and California Kings in the US

At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, the king mattress is large enough to accommodate couples