King vs. California King Mattress: Which Size Should You Buy?

Frequently asked questions: Should I buy a king mattress or a Cal king? 

Here's the difference. A king-size mattress is 78 by 80. A Cal king is 72 by 84. So, a Cal king is six inches narrower and four inches longer. 

If you're a basketball player and you're seven feet tall, probably a Cal king is right for you. Other than that, a regular king will work all day long.

Come out to Gallery Furniture. We've got lots of regular kings in stock. You want to buy a Cal king, we can do that for you. It's a special order, takes a couple of days, but we'll get you fixed up with a great Cal king mattress either way. 

For 90% of people, a regular king will work. If you need a Cal king, we can get that for you in a couple of days. Either way, Gallery Furniture delivers your premium mattress to your home today, and you'll sleep great tonight.