Pillow Sizes Chart: King, Queen and Standard Pillow Dimensions
Updated October 13, 2026 · By Serge, King Size Bed
A king pillow is 20 x 36 inches (51 x 91 cm), a queen 20 x 30 (51 x 76 cm) and a standard 20 x 26 (51 x 66 cm). Those are the most common sizes printed by 23 US bedding brands we read on October 13, 2026: 15 of the 21 that list a king pillow make it 20 x 36. The king is the most consistent size; the standard varies the most, from 20 x 26 to 20 x 30 inches.
Pillow sizes are a habit of the trade, not an official standard, so a "standard" pillow from one brand can be 4 inches longer than another's. Below: every size with what the brands actually sell, the pillowcases and shams that fit, and how many pillows fill a king bed.
Pillow sizes chart
| Size | Most common size | Brands listing that size | Other sizes we saw |
|---|---|---|---|
| King | 20 x 36 in (51 x 91 cm) | 15 of 21 | 18 x 34 (5), 20 x 34 (3) |
| Queen | 20 x 30 in (51 x 76 cm) | 7 of 10 | 18 x 28, 19 x 29, 17 x 27 |
| Standard | 20 x 26 in (51 x 66 cm) | 9 of 17 | 20 x 28 (5), 20 x 30 (3) |
| Standard/Queen | 20 x 28 or 18 x 26 in | 2 each of 4 | |
| Euro | 26 x 26 in (66 x 66 cm) | 3 of 3 | |
| Body | 20 x 54 in | 2 of 5 | 17 x 43 to 17 x 56 |
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Read from the size charts, product pages and size options of 23 US bedding, pillow and mattress brands. A brand can list two sizes under one name, for example a firmer and a softer version, so the counts can add up to more than the number of brands. None of the 26 brands we read listed a "super standard" pillow.
King size pillow dimensions
A king pillow is 20 x 36 inches at most brands: 15 of the 21 that print one. Five make it 18 x 34 inches and three 20 x 34. It is 10 inches longer than a standard pillow and 6 inches longer than a queen.
| King pillow size | In cm | In feet | Brands listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 x 36 in | 51 x 91 cm | 1 ft 8 in x 3 ft | 15 of 21 |
| 18 x 34 in | 46 x 86 cm | 1 ft 6 in x 2 ft 10 in | 5 of 21 |
| 20 x 34 in | 51 x 86 cm | 1 ft 8 in x 2 ft 10 in | 3 of 21 |
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The width barely moves between sizes: king, queen and standard pillows are all 20 inches wide at most brands, and only the length grows, from 26 to 30 to 36 inches.
Two king pillows side by side cover 72 inches, almost the full 76-inch width of a king mattress.
Queen and standard pillow sizes
A queen pillow is 20 x 30 inches at 7 of the 10 brands that list one. The standard pillow is the least settled size: 9 of 17 brands make it 20 x 26 inches, 5 make it 20 x 28 and 3 make it 20 x 30, the size others call a queen. Four brands skip the choice and sell a single "Standard/Queen" pillow, at 20 x 28 or 18 x 26 inches.
If you want a pillow that fills a standard pillowcase, check the dimensions on the product page rather than the name.
A queen mattress is 60 inches wide, 6 more than a full; our guide to the difference between full and queen beds goes on to sheets, frames and room size.
How many pillows on a king bed?
Arithmetic on a 76-inch king mattress, with the most common sizes above:
| Pillows | Width across the bed | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 2 king pillows (36 in) | 72 in | fills the width, the usual choice |
| 3 standard pillows (26 in) | 78 in | fills the width, slightly tight |
| 2 queen pillows (30 in) | 60 in | leaves 16 inches of gaps |
| 3 Euro pillows (26 in) behind | 78 in | a back row against the headboard |
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One way to dress a king bed: two king pillows for sleeping, with two or three Euro shams behind them against the headboard.
Pillowcase and sham sizes
A pillowcase is cut longer than its pillow so the pillow slides in.
| Cover | Most common size | Brands listing that size |
|---|---|---|
| King pillowcase | 20 x 40 in | 5 of 16 |
| Standard pillowcase | 20 x 32 in | 4 of 14 |
| King sham | 20 x 36 in | 5 of 9 |
| Standard sham | 20 x 26 in | 4 of 10 |
| Euro sham | 26 x 26 in | 8 of 8 |
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Pillowcase sizes vary more than pillows: king pillowcases ran from 19 x 35 to 20 x 40 inches. A sham, the decorative cover with an opening at the back, was most often cut to the pillow size itself.
Will a king pillow fit a standard pillowcase? Not well. A 36-inch king pillow is 4 inches longer than a 32-inch standard case. A standard pillow in a king case leaves about 14 inches of loose fabric.
Which pillow size should you choose?
- For a king bed: two king pillows, or three standard pillows if you like a smaller pillow.
- For a queen bed: two queen pillows (60 inches across a 60-inch mattress) or two standard pillows.
- If you move a lot at night: a king pillow gives you 10 more inches of length than a standard one.
- If you sleep on your side and hug a pillow: a body pillow, 17 to 20 inches wide and 43 to 56 inches long at the brands we read.
Our king size bedding dimensions guide covers comforters, sheets and duvets for a king bed, and our king size bed dimensions guide the bed itself.
Shop king beds
Every king bed we sell fits a 76 x 80 inch mattress, wide enough for two king pillows; each product page lists the outside size and the headboard height.
- All king bed frames
- King beds with a tall headboard, for a back row of Euro pillows
- Upholstered king beds
Pillow, pillowcase and sham sizes: the dimensions printed in the size charts, product pages and size options of 26 US bedding, pillow and mattress brands, read on October 13, 2026 (23 of them print pillow dimensions; counts are by brand, short side first; throw pillows left out). King bed arithmetic: a 76 x 80 inch king mattress and the most common sizes.
Choosing the bed size too? Our king vs queen bed guide gives the width each sleeper gets and the price gap between the two.
Pillows follow the mattress: our chart of mattress sizes gives the width of each bed, from twin to California king, so you can count how many pillows fit across.
On a full, the mattress is 54 inches wide; our double bed dimensions guide gives its length, its size in centimeters and the frame around it.
Dressing a bed that was bought in Europe? Our chart of European bed sizes turns its centimeters into inches.
Pillow sizes: questions people ask
What size is a king pillow?
20 x 36 inches at most brands: 15 of the 21 US brands we read that list a king pillow. Some make it 18 x 34 or 20 x 34 inches.
What size is a queen pillow?
20 x 30 inches, at 7 of the 10 brands that list one.
What size is a standard pillow?
Usually 20 x 26 inches, at 9 of 17 brands, but 5 brands make it 20 x 28 and 3 make it 20 x 30. Check the dimensions, not the name.
What is the difference between a king and a standard pillow?
Length: a king pillow is 36 inches long, a standard 26, both about 20 inches wide. A king pillow is 10 inches longer.
How many pillows go on a king bed?
Two king pillows, which cover 72 of the mattress's 76 inches, or three standard pillows. Many people add two or three 26-inch Euro shams behind them.
What size is a Euro pillow?
26 x 26 inches, the size all 3 brands that list a Euro pillow use, and all 8 that list a Euro sham.
What size is a body pillow?
About 20 x 54 inches at two of the five brands that list one; the others ranged from 17 x 43 to 17 x 56 inches.
What size is a king pillowcase?
Most often 20 x 40 inches, but sizes vary: from 19 x 35 to 20 x 40 inches across 16 brands. A king case is cut longer than the 36-inch pillow.
Do king pillows fit queen pillowcases?
No. A 36-inch king pillow is longer than a queen case, which usually fits a 30-inch pillow. Buy king pillowcases.
Is there a standard pillow size?
No official one. "Standard" is a trade name: the brands we read sold standard pillows from 20 x 26 to 20 x 30 inches.