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Anyone who has ever looked into purchasing sheets has probably come across the confusing issue of King sheets. Many people think King sheets come in one standard size, but that is not actually the case. After purchasing King sheets and finding they don’t actually fit on your bed, you’ve probably become aware of the difference between Eastern King and Western King. Eastern King is sometimes referred to as Standard King, while a Western King is alternately called a California King.

The basic difference is that the Standard King will provide four inches of extra width, while Cal King sheet sets provide four extra inches of length. This makes Cal King sheets ideal for the very tall individual. But be aware that a Cal King bed is approximately 72” wide, while a Standard King is 76” wide. If you feel you absolutely need the extra width, perhaps a Cal King bed is not the best option for you. It all depends on your body type and desired amount of personal space. But whichever you think is right for you, just be aware that there are two different types of King sheets with two different sets of dimensions.