If you have a massive bedroom, a king size bed helps take up space while providing optimal comfort
King Beds
Having the same length as queen, the king bed (167×202 cm) is 15 cm wider. The king sized sleeping arrangement provides enough space to sleep comfortably with your partner, along with any kids or pets. The spacious size is also ideal for larger or taller people.
Shop NowNote: Mattress thicknesses can differ greatly, but the average depth is between 25cm and 30cm. Please check the specifications of the mattress you are interested in, to ensure it suits your needs.
Not the right size? Check out our size guide for other options.
| Mattress Size | Metric Measurements (CM) | Imperial Measurements |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 91 x 191 | 2'9" x 6'2" |
| Long single | 91 x 202 | 2'9" x 6'6" |
| King single | 105 x 202 | 3'4" x 6'6" |
| Double | 139 x 191 | 4'6" x 6'2" |
| Long Double | 139 x 202 | 4'6" x 6'6" |
| Queen | 152 x 202 | 5'0" x 6'6" |
| King | 167 x 202 | 5'5" x 6'6" |
| Super King | 180 x 202 | 5'9" x 6'6" |
| California King | 202 x 202 | 6'6" x 6'6" |
Advice From The Experts
To make sure your new bed is the perfect fit for your room, check the dimensions of the room, doors, and stairs. This will help you have a thoughtful plan to buy the right size bed and easily move it into the assigned room.
It's also important to know that mattress sizes vary from country to country and from supplier to supplier. If you already have a bed base or bed frame, make sure the new mattress is sized to fit your bed frame.
Frequently
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Is it worth buying a king size bed?The King size is the way to go if you want a top-of-the-line, premium mattress. The additional space of a king size bed versus a queen will improve your overall comfort and sleep, helping you sleep cooler as you are not right on top of your partner.
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Is it possible for 3 adults/person to sleep in a king bed?A king bed is ideal for two people who prefer to sleep comfortably from one another in a big room. Two adults and a young child can sleep comfortably in the King Bed. Three small light people can sleep in a king bed as well, but three tall people will find it quite tight. A super king bed or a California king bed will be a better alternative if you need a bed for three people.
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What is the point of a king size bed?Some health conditions make it difficult to get comfortable at night so that extra space is crucial for the extra movement. King-size mattresses also make it easier to relieve pressure points as the sleeping area is bigger versus being on the edge of the mattress in a smaller size bed
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When did King size beds become popular?The bed had become a new “status symbol,” so to speak. Mattress sizes were given the names of king and queen and they soon began to gain traction in popularity throughout America in the 1960's because of their royal-sounding names.
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"Is a king size bed better than a queen?Compared to a Queen size bed, a king provides an extra 15 cm of width. Getting a king instead of a queen might mean being able to sleep with kids or pets comfortably.
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