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Which Bedsheet Size Fits a King Size Bed? A Simple Guide for Indian Homes

Buying a bedsheet online is easy until you see the sizes. 90 x 108, 100 x 108, 108 x 108 – which one actually fits your bed? This guide explains it in a few minutes, so your next bedsheet tucks in neatly and looks the way it does in the photos.

Step 1: Know your bed size

Most beds in Indian homes come in a few common sizes:

  • King size bed: mattress of about 72 x 78 inches (6 x 6.5 feet)
  • Queen size bed: mattress of about 60 x 78 inches (5 x 6.5 feet)
  • Single bed: mattress of about 36 x 78 inches (3 x 6.5 feet)

If you are not sure, measure the mattress width and length with a measuring tape.

Step 2: Measure your mattress thickness

This is the step most people skip. A bedsheet has to cover the top of the mattress, go down both sides, and still have a few inches left to tuck under. A thicker mattress needs a bigger sheet.

Step 3: Use this simple formula

Bedsheet width needed = mattress width + (2 x mattress thickness) + about 12 inches for tucking

For example, a king size mattress that is 72 inches wide and 8 inches thick needs a sheet that is about 72 + 16 + 12 = 100 inches wide. Do the same for the length using your mattress length.

Which Paramphera Studio size should you choose?

  • 90 x 108 inches: best for queen size beds, or king size beds with a thin mattress.
  • 100 x 108 inches: the everyday choice for most king size beds with a 6 to 8 inch mattress.
  • 103 x 108 inches: a little extra room for slightly thicker mattresses.
  • 108 x 108 inches: for thick mattresses, or if you like a generous drape on the sides.

A few quick tips

  • Cotton can shrink slightly after the first wash, so a little extra size is always safer than a tight fit.
  • Check that the set includes pillow covers. All our king size bedsheets come with 2 matching pillow covers.
  • If you use a mattress protector or topper, add its thickness to your mattress thickness.

Ready to find your size? Browse our full range of cotton king size bedsheets, with the size listed on every product.

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