Standard Size Versus Queen Size Pillow

A standard size pillow is 20 inches by 26 inches and a queen size pillow is 20 by 30 inches.

Standard size versus queen size pillow.

Standard size is designed to fit three pillow sizes. Both sizes fit in a standard sized pillowcase. A king has the same length however they are larger with a 36 41 width. A queen size pillow fits snug in a standard pillowcase.

This 20 x 26 pillow is perfect for all bed sizes especially twin and double beds when using two. Typically pillow cases come in two sizes. Measuring 20 by 30 inches queen pillows are a scant 4 inches longer than standard pillows which measure 20 by 26 inches. A king size pillow is 20 inches by 36 inches and fits in a king size pillowcase.

When selecting your pillowcases you d also be choosing a standard queen size and the pillowcase will fit just as nicely just with a bit of a smaller overhang along the edge. The standard size of a queen pillow is 20 inches by 30 inches but there may be slight variations in dimensions depending on different brands. The less common pillow sizes are euro which. The standard size pillow is designed to fit standard super standard and queen sized beds.

Your queen size pillowcase size is very much determined by the accepted queen pillow size put forth within the industry as a norm. A standard pillow case typically measures 20 21 in length and 30 32 in width. The pillowcase is generally about 4 inches longer than the pillow itself. The extra length of a queen compared to a standard or super standard is beneficial for restless sleepers.

Queen size pillow dimensions. The queen size pillow measures 20 inch width by 30 inch long which makes it 4 inches longer than the standard pillow. Queen and king pillow case sizes are larger than the standard size as they are meant to be used with larger pillows on a wider bed. It fits best in a standard pillowcase size but can fit well in a queen leaving just a little extra fabric at the ends.

King size king pillows have an extra long measurement of 20 x 36 and two of them side by side are the perfect width for a standard king sized bed. Standard super standard and queen. Fortunately sheet manufacturers accommodate all the different manufacturer s variations when sizing their cases and will err on the larger side so our worst case scenario is the pillow case will have more room than less. A queen sized pillow case is usually 20 inches wide by 30 inches long 50 by 76 cm.

Many pillows are sold as standard queen and may fall between the provided measurements and others may be sized in accordance to the comfort they are supposed to provide. You won t need to buy bigger pillowcases though since standard and queen pillows fit into the same size cases.