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title: "US Queen vs UK King Mattress Size | BedGuide"
description: "US Queen (~152×203 cm) versus UK King (~150×200 cm) — close names, different exact footprints for sheets and frames."
url: "https://bedguide.co.uk/compare/us-queen-vs-uk-king/"
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sizing comparison

#  US Queen vs UK King

Evergreen URL: /compare/us-queen-vs-uk-king

In short

  A US Queen is typically about 152 × 203 cm; a UK King is typically 150 × 200 cm. They are close in width but the US Queen is longer. Sheets, protectors and frames are not reliably interchangeable — measure centimetres before cross-border pairing.

     US Queen

    UK King

Size-name collisions between US and UK retail cause most import fit errors. See the full US sizes table for Twin through California King.

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What is the difference between US Queen and UK King?

  A US Queen is typically about 152 × 203 cm; a UK King is typically 150 × 200 cm. They are close in width but the US Queen is longer. Sheets, protectors and frames are not reliably interchangeable — measure centimetres before cross-border pairing.

| Criterion | US Queen | UK King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Typical width | ~152 cm (60 in) | ~150 cm |
| Typical length | ~203 cm (80 in) | ~200 cm |
| Sheet SKU system | US Queen linens | UK King linens |
| Interchangeable? | Not reliably | Not reliably |

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Who is US Queen for — and who should skip it?

- Buying for a US-market frame or imported US Queen sheets
- You need the extra ~3 cm length versus UK King

  [Full US Queen guide →](/sizing/us-mattress-sizes/)

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Who is UK King for — and who should skip it?

- Fitting UK King divans, ottomans and UK King sheet SKUs
- Staying within UK domestic retail sizing

  [Full UK King guide →](/sizing/uk-standard-bed-sizes/)

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Frequently asked questions

###  Is UK King the same as US King?
  No. US King is about 193 × 203 cm — much wider than UK King (150 × 200 cm) and wider than UK Super King (180 × 200 cm).

   **Educational comparison only.**
BedGuide does not sell beds or mattresses and does not recommend brands.
      Last reviewed 2026-08-03.

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