Sizes of Pillows

Pillows
Nothing can improve your night’s sleep like a quality pillow… So here is a guide to the more common sizes: 

Standard -This pillow measures 20 x 26 inches. It uses a Standard size pillowcase and the pillow combinations are - you can use one on a Twin bed, two on a Full or Queen, and three on a King bed.

Queen -This pillow measures 20 x 30 inches.  There is no standard Queen Size pillowcase although you can use a Standard pillowcase with a Queen Size pillow. The pillow will fill up a Standard pillowcase more completely, and it fits perfectly across the top of your Queen Size bed.  

King

This pillow measures 20 x 36 inches. Yes unlike the Queen Size pillow there actually is a King size pillow to use on your King size bed. You need to use a King pillowcase as these are the only ones that fit the huge pillow measurements. These extra long pillows are perfectly paired across the top of both an Eastern and Cal-King bed.

Euro

This pillow measures 26 x 26 inches. These large, comfortable square pillows are ideal for people who enjoy propping themselves up in bed.   You can get decorative cases and this can also add a decorative accent when covered with a decorative pillow sham in place of a Euro pillowcase.

 

Travel

These little pillows measures 12 x 16 inches. They are small, easy to travel with and are great on long trips. They do have a travel size pillowcase.  Often people use these pillows for travelling with children.  he pillowcases come in a wide array of designs and colors.

Sizes of Comforters, Duvet Covers and Blankets

Down Comforters

 

Here is a list of dimensions for most down comforters.  These dimensions  these dimensions can serve as a basic guide: 

  

Twin

68 x 88 inches

Full/Queen

90 x 98 inches

King

108 x 98 inches

Duvet Covers
A duvet cover is another name for a comforter cover and it is essential to cover and protect your down comforter with one. As you will be placing your comforter inside the duvet, it is important that the appropriate size be selected.   Just like any other bedding, duvet sizes can vary and it is important to match your comforter's size to the appropriate duvet.

As an approximate guide only here is a list of dimensions for most duvets:

Twin

68 x 88 inches

Full/Queen

88 x 88 inches

King

104 x 88 inches 

Blankets
All blankets and bedding needs are not created equal!  In fact, sizing can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. 

These dimensions listed below should fall close to these sizes:

Twin

66 x 90 inches

Full/Queen

90 x 90 inches

King

108 x 90 inches

Throw

50 x 60 inches

As you can see that anything that goes across the top of the bed does not come in Cal-King or Twin X-Long – you will find this again in the blanket category.