" Kingsize Beds "

With two sizes of King Beds and four names, it can get confusing when you go shopping for a Kingsize bed. A Standard King is also called an Eastern King and a California King is also called a Western King.

A Standard King is about 4" wider than a California King, and a California King is 4" longer than a Standard King. Two people sleeping on a King Size bed will get the same amount of personal sleeping space as in a Twin bed. In fact, if you pushed two Extra-Long Twin beds together they'd be about the same size as a Standard King.

Standard King or Eastern King beds are about 18" wider than a Queen Bed and the same length. A King size bed is sold with two box springs or frames and one mattress. This makes it easier to move. As the widest bed commonly available in stores, the Standard King is the most comfortable for two adults. The 80" length is sufficient for most people. Sheets labeled "King Size" fit a Standard King bed.

• Overall dimensions: 76" wide x 80" long <\li>
• Width per person: 38" <\li>

California King or Western King Beds are 12" wider than a Queen and 4" longer. This is the longest bed commonly available in stores and is the best choice for tall people. Like the Eastern King, the California King bed set comes with one mattress and two half-width box springs to be more manageable when moving. Very tall single people can sleep from corner to corner and still be comfortable.

A California Kingsized mattresses are wide enough for two to sleep comfortably and are the longest bed commonly available. Its extra length is good for tall people. This very large mattress may be cumbersome to move and may not fit up stairs, through narrow hallways, or in small bedrooms.