Dimensions of a King Size Bed

King-size beds are the largest of all bed (mattress) sizes; however, international bed sizes differ from continent to continent. When purchasing a king-size bed, you should consider several factors beforehand. 

Your sleep environment plays an essential part in your general health and well-being. A king-size bed has several benefits that support a better night's sleep, and you should purchase the right king-size mattress to suit your sleep environment, body type, and sleep style. Without considering all the factors, you might end up short-changing yourself.

Bigger is not necessarily better if you want to improve every aspect of your sleep environment, but going bigger may address some sleep issues you've been battling. If you're a tall person and your feet hang over the end of the bottom of your current bed, causing you to wake up several times during the night, then it's evident that a longer bed/mattress will help. 

Changing your lifestyle may also call for a giant bed, and going the king-size route might be your saving grace. Consider what bedding will be right for you to enhance your sleep pattern. Many people make this critical error, and looking at your sleep environment in totality is the recommended approach to attaining quality sleep.

This article will focus on the five king-size mattresses available in the U.S. and compare other king-size mattress sizes just for measure. We will also touch on what type of bedding you should consider. Let's jump right in.

I believe that you want to improve the quality of your sleep.

You're not getting the essential 8 hours of straight sleep, and you're not coping during the day. To improve your sleep environment, pivot on matching your needs with your sleep accessories to create your ultimate sleep environment. Here are a few reasons in point form that will have you considering a king-size bed:

• Your height: You're a tall person, and curling up at night is fine when you go to bed but you stretch out during the night and your feet hang over the foot of your bed, which isn't very comfortable for long periods. Or perhaps your new life partner is tall and some things have to change, like your bed size.
• Expanded family: Your toddler or young children sneak into your bed every night and you need the extra space to accommodate the whole family.
• Sleep posture: Restless sleep can be caused by several reasons but to keep this point simple, either you or your partner tosses and turns a lot during the night and the only remedy is a larger bed if you don't like the idea of sleeping in separate beds.
• Pet lover: Loving your pets is not a crime but many people allow their dogs to sleep on the bed with them, and the larger the dog the more space is required. Although adorable and perhaps admirable, sleeping with pets is not a great idea if you want a clean fresh retreat at the end of the day.
• Bedroom space: Will a king-size bed fit into your bedroom and leave space for bedside stands (tables)? Does the length of a king-size bed still allow enough room for your other bedroom furnishings? You should measure your bedroom and draw up a floor plan of the layout with all the furnishings before you settle on what king mattress you should purchase. This will give you a good idea of how free space you'll have left in your bedroom.
• Bedding: Bedding is widely available for the regular and California king mattress sizes, but if you've opted for a bigger one, you may have difficulty finding bedding to fit. Bedding is available for all the king mattress sizes mentioned above but the less the demand, the greater your search will be. Bedding is not a frequent purchase and retailers stay in business by replenishing stock that sells.