California King Bed Sheets

A California King mattress is primarily marketed toward tall people, particularly those over 6 feet. Such a person may feel cramped on a smaller mattress, even a standard king mattress. The extra 4 inches ensure they aren't sleeping with their feet dangling over the edge.

The California King Mattress was originally made in California as an alternative to the popular King-Sized Mattress. The added length ensures that tall sleepers don't have to deal with their legs hanging over the ends.

The California King is longer lengthwise, making it comfortable for taller individuals or those who have pets that like to sleep at their feet. The California King Mattress dimensions allow for a closer sleeping arrangement than the King-Sized Mattress.

A King Bed is recommended for couples or families with children who share the bed, as well as for bedrooms that have ample width.

Read our blog article to learn more about the differences between King, California, and Super King Sizes.

Most people tend to think that California King mattresses are larger than King mattresses. However, this is not true. While a California King is slightly longer than a standard king mattress (also known as an "Eastern King"), it has less total surface area.

A California King is 72″ wide and 84″ long. It has a total surface area of 6,048 square inches, while a standard King size mattress is 76″ wide and 80″ long. It has a total surface area of 6,080 square inches.

Following World War II, a mattress manufacturer in Los Angeles concluded that Californians, particularly those in Los Angeles, had enormous homes and lavish lives that justified the creation of larger beds. As a result, he built the California King Bed, which measures around six feet in width and seven feet in length.

Because of their superior length, California King beds are becoming a popular choice among homeowners. They are meant to provide ample sleeping space, making them an excellent choice for tall people who like to stretch out comfortably.

A California King Bed requires a California King Sheet measuring 183 cm x 213 cm x 43 cm. Other sizes may be too short or too wide for the mattress, so be sure to pick a bedding set that matches your bed size. 

Check out our bed sheet size chart and guide for more details.

Also referred to as Western Kings, California King is the longest bed size available. A fitted sheet with this size measures 183 cm wide, 213 cm long, and 43 cm deep. It is specifically crafted to cater to individuals who are exceptionally tall.

No. Unfortunately, King Bed Sheets will not fit a California King-Sized Mattress. A fitted sheet made for a King Mattress will not be long enough to cover a California King-Sized mattress.

No, the sheets will likely be too loose on all sides. Cal King Bed Sheets are 31 cm wider and 13 cm longer than Queen Bed Sheets. The former might be enough to cover a Queen Bed, but they won't make a snug fit. 

They might keep detaching from the bed or develop prominent creases. Be sure to pick the equivalent size. Otherwise, you'll have to use implements like safety pins and hooks to keep the bed linen in place.

No, two Queen Beds combined would be bigger than one California King Mattress. Whereas a California King Bed measures 183 cm x 213 cm, two Queen Beds would result in a wider area of 304 cm.

Most bedding retail stores have a variety of fitted bed sheets and bedding sets that you can choose from. Over the past few years, many online bedding stores and marketplaces in Singapore have allowed you to shop for bedding products conveniently while enjoying price markdowns. Most online stores also offer affordable or free shipping and even returns/exchanges in the event of product defects.

At Weavve Home, you can shop for affordable luxury bed sheets and bedding, as well as other quality products for your home. We carry bed sheet sizes of up to Super King and California King.

Our California King Bed Sheets come in the form of fitted sheets and duvet covers, sold in sets and separately. With dimensions of 183 cm × 213 cm × 43 cm for fitted sheets, our California King Fitted Bed Sheets are able to accommodate your California King size mattress.

Shop our California King Bed Sheets in TENCEL™ and Cotton sheets.

Head on over to our size guide to find out more.