{"id":7338,"date":"2021-01-19T15:12:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T22:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zomasleep.com\/blog\/?p=7338"},"modified":"2023-08-18T08:54:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T15:54:17","slug":"eastern-king-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zomasleep.com\/blog\/eastern-king-bed","title":{"rendered":"Eastern King Bed vs. King Size Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019ve ever seen an Eastern king size mattress, you might have wondered how it differs from a standard king size mattress. The answer is simple \u2014 it doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n
\u201cEastern king\u201d is just another name for a traditional king size bed, measuring 76 inches wide and 80 inches long. These dimensions ensure couples are unlikely to bump into each other or feel overheated by their partner\u2019s proximity. Parents who want to give their child a chance to occasionally co-sleep with them also enjoy the space a king size mattress provides.<\/p>\n
There are more than just Eastern king size beds to consider. Shoppers interested in a large mattress might benefit from sleeping on a Western king or split king size mattress, instead.<\/p>\n
The Western king is another name for California king size mattresses<\/a>, sometimes shortened to Cal king. A California king size mattress is 4 inches longer than a traditional king, with the trade-off that it\u2019s also 4 inches narrower. In other words, a California king bed is 72 inches wide and 84 inches long.<\/p>\n Because they\u2019re the longest standard size bed, California king mattresses are a popular choice for people over 6 feet tall. Tall people may feel cramped even on a regular king size mattress<\/a>, particularly if their feet are hanging over the edge.<\/p>\n Partners interested in co-sleeping with a child should also have the space to do so on a California king size mattress. We should note there is some scientific controversy<\/a> when it comes to the benefits and drawbacks of co-sleeping. What works for one set of parents may not work for another.<\/p>\n Is a California king or a standard king better? There\u2019s no clear winner since both beds often suit different needs. If you\u2019re a taller sleeper or have a narrow master bedroom, a California king size mattress might be the best choice.<\/p>\n Budget can be a major factor when it comes to choosing what is right for you. While king and California king mattresses usually have similar prices, California king size bedding, box springs, headboards, and frames can be trickier to find at a low price.<\/p>\n For more information, you can check out our King vs. California King mattress guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Split king mattresses are regular king mattresses cut in half. Essentially, they\u2019re two twin XL size mattresses<\/a> pushed together. There are a couple of reasons why this is a good design choice:<\/p>\n Split king mattresses usually cost more than a traditional king mattress, which might keep some shoppers from exploring their comfort possibilities. These mattresses also require specialty bedding sets with twin XL size fitted sheets and king size flat sheets.<\/p>\n If you want to learn more, read our King vs. Split King mattress guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n A king size bed isn\u2019t necessarily the right mattress for you, particularly if you have a small bedroom or a limited budget. You have four other standard mattress sizes<\/a> to consider.<\/p>\nWhat About Split Kings?<\/h2>\n
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Other Bed Sizes and Dimensions<\/h2>\n