California King Bed dimensions
A California King is 183 × 213 cm (72 × 84 in) — narrower but longer than a standard US King, made for tall sleepers.
183 × 213centimetres
72 × 84inches
US Cal Kingstandard
California King bed vs other standards
| Bed | Dimensions (cm) |
|---|---|
| US King | 193 × 203 |
| US Queen | 152 × 203 |
| UK Super King | 180 × 200 |
| UK King | 150 × 200 |
| EU 160×200 | 160 × 200 |
| UK Double | 135 × 190 |
| US Twin | 97 × 191 |
Bed names don't match across countries — buy bedding by centimetres, not by the name. IKEA uses continental EU sizes worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How big is a California King?
183 × 213 cm (72 × 84 inches) — 10 cm narrower but 10 cm longer than a standard US King.
California King vs King — which is bigger?
A standard US King is wider (193 vs 183 cm); a Cal King is longer (213 vs 203 cm). Cal King suits tall people; King suits couples wanting width.