{"id":2173,"date":"2020-01-18T02:18:05","date_gmt":"2020-01-18T01:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-693453-2291131.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=2173"},"modified":"2020-07-26T03:36:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-26T01:36:51","slug":"king-vs-queen-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/king-vs-queen-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"King vs. Queen Bed: What\u2019s the Difference Between a King- and Queen-Size Bed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>King- and queen-size beds are identical in length but vary in width. A <strong>King-Size Bed<\/strong> provides plenty of room for stretching out, while a <strong>Queen-Size Bed<\/strong> is better for smaller bedrooms. The costs of keeping a king-size bed will be more than that of a queen-size bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661539e847917\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661539e847917\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/king-vs-queen-bed\/#comparison-table-king-vs-queen-bed\" title=\"Comparison Table: King vs. Queen Bed\">Comparison Table: King vs. Queen Bed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/king-vs-queen-bed\/#dimensions-what-is-the-size-difference-between-queen-and-king-bed\" title=\"Dimensions: What Is The Size Difference Between Queen And King Bed?\">Dimensions: What Is The Size Difference Between Queen And King Bed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/king-vs-queen-bed\/#king-vs-queen-bed-pros-and-cons\" title=\"King vs. Queen Bed: Pros and Cons\">King vs. Queen Bed: Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/king-vs-queen-bed\/#comparison-chart\" title=\"Comparison Chart\">Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/king-vs-queen-bed\/#king-vs-queen-mattress-bed-frame-video-differences-pros-cons-whats-better-for-couples\" title=\"King vs Queen Mattress &amp; Bed Frame Video: Differences [Pros &amp; Cons] What&#8217;s Better for Couples?\">King vs Queen Mattress &amp; Bed Frame Video: Differences [Pros &amp; Cons] What&#8217;s Better for Couples?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/king-vs-queen-bed\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/king-vs-queen-bed\/#check-out-our-related-articles-about-other-bed-sizes\" title=\"Check out our related articles about other bed sizes:\">Check out our related articles about other bed sizes:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-table-king-vs-queen-bed\"><\/span>Comparison Table: King vs. Queen Bed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Queen Bed<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>King Bed<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Width<\/td><td>60 inches (152cm)<\/td><td>76 inches (193 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>80 inches (203cm)<\/td><td>80 inches (203 cm)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Width per person<\/td><td>30 inches (76 cm) per person<\/td><td>38 inches (96.5 cm) per person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suitable for<\/td><td>Single or couples that don&#8217;t require a lot of sleeping space<\/td><td>Couples who need maximum personal sleeping space<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price<\/td><td>Affordable<\/td><td>A little more expensive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Frame<\/td><td>The frame needs to have center leg support besides the usual rectangular structure<\/td><td>The frame needs to have center leg support besides the usual rectangular structure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Popularity<\/td><td>32% of entire mattress purchases<\/td><td>7% of entire mattress purchases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advantage<\/td><td>It\u2019s quite space-efficient so it fits in slightly smaller bedrooms<\/td><td>King-size bed allows for greater comfort and space<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"dimensions-what-is-the-size-difference-between-queen-and-king-bed\"><\/span>Dimensions: What Is The Size Difference Between Queen And King Bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning with the dimensions, the size of the king bed which is 76 x 80 inches. This is actually perfect for master bedrooms. It is ideal for couples as it offers more than ample space per person. Also, it requires a larger room. It doesn&#8217;t make sense to place a king bed in a small room, as it will make it feel crowded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of a queen bed is 60 x 80 inches. The key difference is only in the width: 16 inches is quite substantial. Queen models are suitable for people who sleep alone and still prefer more space or for couples who don&#8217;t have the facility of a large master bedroom and they need something more space-efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"king-vs-queen-bed-pros-and-cons\"><\/span>King vs. Queen Bed: Pros and Cons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Queen-size beds are significantly narrower in width when compared with king-size beds. A king-size bed lets two average-sized people sleep next to each other with about as much room as two twin XL size beds placed together (38 inches per person). This allows for relaxed stretching out. A queen-size bed sets couples much closer to each other (30 inches per person) which can negatively impact your sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though king-size beds might be more relaxing and comfortable for some and permit couples to spread out more, they are heavy to move and need a large bedroom. This makes them impractical for apartments and smaller homes. A good way to discover whether a king-size bed will fit in a bedroom is to ensure there will be 2 feet outside of the king bed. This will allow for enough room to walk around the bed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"comparison-chart\"><\/span>Comparison Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/king-vs-queen-bed-Comparison-Chart-554x1024.png\" alt=\"King vs. Queen Bed: Difference, Dimensions, Pros &amp; Cons\" class=\"wp-image-2174\"\/><figcaption>Comparison Chart<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"king-vs-queen-mattress-bed-frame-video-differences-pros-cons-whats-better-for-couples\"><\/span>King vs Queen Mattress &amp; Bed Frame Video: Differences [Pros &amp; Cons] What&#8217;s Better for Couples?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube aligncenter wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"King vs Queen Mattress &amp; Bed Frame: Differences [Pros &amp; Cons] What&#039;s Better for Couples?\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xK4IbVaS8h0?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.difference101.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Comparison Video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is clear that the differences, particularly the size difference, between queen and king are pretty substantial. The added 16 inches of width is truly able to make a serious change, and this is certainly something you should account for. However, the choice is yours. Consider your preferences and also your sleeping partner. Be sure to not forget the total size of your room as this will also play a significant role in the overall decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"check-out-our-related-articles-about-other-bed-sizes\"><\/span>Check out our related articles about other bed sizes:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/full-vs-queen-bed\/\">Full vs. Queen Bed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.difference101.com\/california-king-vs-king-bed\/\">California King vs. King Bed<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Image Courtesy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Photo by Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>King- and queen-size beds are identical in length but vary in width. A king-size bed provides plenty of room for stretching out, while a queen-size bed is better for smaller bedrooms. 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