Five Sizes of Bed Linen

There are five basic size mattresses, which do not include kids bedding and baby bedding.   There is the twin, full, queen, king and California king size mattress.  There is the twin size mattress,  that is 39 inches wide and 75 inches long.  The twin mattress also comes in an 80 inch length, which is referred to as a twin x-large.  The twin mattress is typically used for children. The full size mattress is 54 inches wide and 75 inches long.  Years ago, the full mattress was used in master bedrooms, but is now most typically used as a step up mattress for children, especially girls.  The queen size mattress is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long and is actually the most popular bed size.  The king size mattress is the same length as the queen mattress, but it is 16 inches wider for a total width of 76 inches.  That 16 inches can make a big difference in whether or not a bed can fit into a room, therefore, making the queen mattress the most popular bed size.  The newest size bed, which is growing in popularity, is referred to as the California king mattress, and was initiated in California.  The California king mattress is 72 inches wide and 84 inches long, so it is 4 inches narrower than the king size mattress, but it is 4 inches longer.  Consumers need to be careful when purchasing bed linens for a California king mattress, especially when choosing fitted sheets and bed skirts, because those items are made to fit a more standard size mattress.