So what’s the difference?

Length and Width.  A standard King bed (also sometimes called an Eastern King) is wider, but shorter.  It’s length is the same as a queen size bed, so if you or your mate is very tall a standard King will not stop your feet from hanging off the bed but will give you more room to tumble about.

A California King (also referred to as a Western King)  is longer, but not as wide.

Their measurements are:

Eastern/Standard King Size:  76″ wide by 80″ long. ( a total of 6,080 square inches)

California King Size: 72″ wide by 84″ long. (a total of 6,048 square inches)

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