Size charts
Pillow Size Chart
Quick answer
Standard US pillow sizes, width by length in inches: Standard 20x26, Super Standard 20x28, Queen 20x30, King 20x36, Euro 26x26, Body 20x54. Two Standard pillows typically fit across a Full mattress, two Queen pillows across a Queen mattress, and two King pillows across a King or California King mattress. This is general product information, not medical advice.
Six pillow sizes are sold under standardized US dimensions, and the width stays fixed at 20 inches for every size except the square Euro and the long Body pillow: only the length changes from Standard up through King. That single fact explains most of the confusion shoppers have between the sizes, since a "bigger" pillow usually means longer, not wider.
Standard US pillow sizes
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 20 | 26 |
| Super Standard | 20 | 28 |
| Queen | 20 | 30 |
| King | 20 | 36 |
| Euro | 26 | 26 |
| Body | 20 | 54 |
Industry standard
These are standard published dimensions, the same across manufacturers.
Width holds at 20 inches for every size except the square Euro and the long Body pillow; length is what changes from Standard up to King.
How many pillows typically fit across each bed size?
| Mattress size | Width (in) | Pillows that typically fit across |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38 | 1 Standard or Super Standard pillow (26 to 28 in) |
| Twin XL | 38 | 1 Standard or Super Standard pillow (26 to 28 in) |
| Full (Double) | 54 | 2 Standard pillows (26 in each, 52 in total) |
| Queen | 60 | 2 Queen pillows (30 in each, 60 in total) |
| King (Eastern King) | 76 | 2 King pillows (36 in each, 72 in total) |
| California King | 72 | 2 King pillows (36 in each, 72 in total) |
Calculated
These figures are calculated from the numbers shown, not quoted from a manufacturer.
This lays out pillow length end to end against the mattress width. It is a common arrangement convention, not a rule: two Standard pillows also fit a Queen with room to spare, and preference varies by how full a headboard shoppers want.
What each pillow size is commonly used for
Standard is the most widely sold size and fits the widest range of off-the-shelf pillowcases. Super Standard adds 2 inches of length over Standard, enough to add fullness without needing a different pillowcase size in most cases, though it is worth checking the case's stated fit. Queen is the size most bedding sets ship as their default pillow insert, and it is common on both Full and Queen mattresses. King spans wide enough to look proportional on a King or California King headboard, and two of them cover most of the mattress width. Euro is a square accent pillow, generally decorative and propped in front of the sleeping pillows rather than slept on. Body pillows run the full 54 inch length for side support along the length of the body, most often for side sleepers or during pregnancy, and this is general product information, not medical advice.
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What is the difference between Standard, Queen and King pillow sizes?
All three are 20 inches wide; the difference is length. Standard is 20 by 26 inches, Queen is 20 by 30 inches, and King is 20 by 36 inches. A King pillow is not a wider pillow, it is a longer one, sized to look proportional laid horizontally against a wider headboard. Pillowcases are sized to match, so a King pillow needs a King pillowcase, not a Standard one stretched to fit.
How many pillows fit on a queen bed?
Two Queen pillows, each 30 inches long, span the full 60 inch width of a Queen mattress when laid horizontally against the headboard. Two Standard pillows, at 26 inches each, also fit with a few inches of room left over. Either combination is common; the choice comes down to whether the shopper wants a fuller pillow arrangement or the industry-default Queen size that most bedding sets include.
What is a Super Standard pillow?
A Super Standard pillow is 20 by 28 inches, 2 inches longer than a Standard pillow at 20 by 26 but 2 inches shorter than a Queen at 20 by 30. It is a middle option that adds some fullness over Standard without moving up to the next named size, and it often still fits a Standard pillowcase, though checking the case's stated fit range is worth doing before assuming compatibility.
What is a Euro pillow used for?
A Euro pillow is 26 by 26 inches, square rather than rectangular, and it is generally used as a decorative accent propped against the headboard in front of the sleeping pillows rather than as the pillow someone rests their head on overnight. Euro shams, the decorative covers sized for this pillow, are sold separately from the insert itself in most cases.
Is a King pillow the same width as a Queen pillow?
Yes. Both King and Queen pillows are 20 inches wide; only the length differs, 36 inches for King versus 30 inches for Queen. This holds across the whole Standard-to-King range: width stays fixed at 20 inches, and length is the dimension that increases as the named size gets bigger, up until the square Euro and the long Body pillow break that pattern.
How long is a body pillow compared to a standard pillow?
A Body pillow is 20 by 54 inches, more than double the 26 inch length of a Standard pillow and closer in length to a Twin mattress's width. It is designed to run alongside the length of the body rather than under the head alone, commonly used by side sleepers or during pregnancy for support. This is general product information about pillow dimensions, not medical advice.
How to read the numbers on this page. Standard mattress and bedding dimensions are industry-wide and the same across manufacturers. Guidance like replacement intervals, firmness by body weight and walking clearance is convention rather than a measured standard, and every table here says which it is. Where a manufacturer does not publish a figure we leave it out instead of estimating. This is not medical advice: a mattress is not a treatment for a medical condition, and persistent pain is a reason to see a clinician.