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What is the difference between a king and a california king sheet?
JennRenee
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I *think* that the Cali King is longer. We have a regular king, and got cali king sheets as a gift, and the width was fine, but they were too long.
Karen H
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It has to do with the size but I don't recall exactly what. I think both are the same width, but I think it's the California King that is shorter - same as a Queen size, where a regular King is a little longer than a Queen.
Don't quote me on those - it could be different on which is which, but it's definately something about the dimensions.
LisaW
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I found this...
California King 12' wider than a Queen bed but adds 4' in length. This may be a better choice for taller adults. This size is sometimes known as the 'Western King'. Bedding may be labeled either 'California King' or 'Western King'. A California King bed set comes with one mattress and two half-width box springs to be more manageable when moving. Approx. width per person: 36'
Pros: A California King size mattress is roomy in width for 2 adults. Also, it is the longest standard bed available at about 84', and is ample for most taller people.
Cons: This is a very large mattress that may not fit easily up stairs or into smaller rooms. Sheets are plentiful on the West Coast but may be a bit more difficult to find in other parts of the country, so try looking for them online if you're not on the West Coast. Needs 3 standard pillows or 2 king pillows for this width. All bedding is most expensive in king sizes.
