Shopping for a mattress can be disproportionately confusing at times; not only are there different types of mattresses to choose from (such as innerspring, memory foam, or hybrid which incorporates both springs and foam) but different sizes as well. Currently, there are five commonly used mattress sizes (twin size, full size, Queen size, King size, and California King size), each with their own unique qualities and benefits.

And although most people will agree that there are notable differences between these different mattress types, there remains some confusion as to the precise size difference between the larger mattress types such as the King size and California King size mattresses.

In order to help clarify what exactly a California King size mattress is and what size it is when compared to other mattresses, we’ve put together this informative article about Cal King mattresses for you. We hope you find it helpful.