King size vs. Queen size beds : What is the difference?

Experts suggest an ideal of 8 hours sleep per night, which means that 8 out 24 hours of your day should be spent in your bed! Clearly then, your bed should be the most fabulous and relaxing place, and when looking for maximum comfort either a King size and Queen size bed seems like an obvious choice.

Although one might assume a straightforward “the bigger, the better” approach, the choice between Queen size vs. King size beds requires a clear understanding of the difference in dimensions and how these would fit into your space. The typical measurement of King and Queen size beds vary depending on country and region with only the bed width generally being a standard of 5 feet (60 in/152 cm) for a Queen size and 6 feet (72 in/184 cm) for a King. As a general rule, what is King size and Queen size bed “standard” will be a factor of the average height requirement of the local market.

In India, the preferred Queen size is a slightly more rectangular 5 foot x 6.5 foot (60 x 78 in/152 x 200 cm), while the popular size for King beds, is a squarer 6 foot x 6.25 foot (72 x 75 in/184 x 190 cm). These are the sizes that Indian sellers are usually referring to when citing a “standard” size. This can be confusing to the first time buyer as despite a larger surface area, the King size is 3 inches shorter than the Queen. What is more, there are dimension variations such as the California King (longer than a standard King at 7 feet), and Olympic Queen (6 inches wider than a standard Queen), but these are rare in the general Indian market and not sizes that one would typically encounter.

The Difference Between King Size and Queen Size Beds

Let us then explore the range of measurement of King and Queen size beds that you are most likely to encounter. As mentioned earlier, when deciding what is King size and Queen size bed dimensions, the principal factor is width. Your 5 ft width Queen size or your 6 ft width King will usually come in three length variations:

• 6 feet (72 in/184 cm)
  

  This is by-and-large not a popular length, as it is quite short for a tall person. In a Queen size, this could be an option in a smaller guest room or for a single adult. In a King size this is actually a true square bed and probably only a choice for rooms with acute space constraints. Incidentally, sheets and bedding for this length at a King size width are often harder to find.
  
  

• 6 foot 3 inches (75 in/190 cm)
  

  This is a much more common length and can be the perfect balance; leaving sufficient space in your bedroom while still being long enough for comfort. In the Queen size, this is a great choice for a small bedroom design.  As previously stated, this is the most popular option of the King size in India, providing enough width for two adults comfortably, without overwhelming an average sized master bedroom.