Texas King vs. Wyoming King vs. Alaskan King: Which Is Bigger?
The Alaskan King is the biggest: 108 × 108 in (274 × 274 cm), 81 sq ft. The Texas King (80 × 98 in (203 × 249 cm), 54.4 sq ft) comes second on surface and is the longest after the Alaskan King. The Wyoming King (84 × 84 in (213 × 213 cm), 49 sq ft) is the smallest of the three, but wider than the Texas King.
Key takeaways. Biggest overall: Alaskan King (81 sq ft). Longest after it: Texas King (98 in). Smallest and cheapest of the three: Wyoming King, which also needs the smallest room (12 × 9.5 ft with comfortable walkways). Watch the Texas King's orientation: some makers sell it as 98 × 80 in.
The three sizes side by side
| Size | Inches (W × L) | Centimeters | Feet | Surface | vs. King | Min. room* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King (Eastern King) | 76 × 80 in | 193 × 203 cm | 6 ft 4 in × 6 ft 8 in | 42.2 sq ft (3.92 m²) | — | 11.3 × 9.2 ft |
| Texas King | 80 × 98 in | 203 × 249 cm | 6 ft 8 in × 8 ft 2 in | 54.4 sq ft (5.06 m²) | +29% | 11.7 × 10.7 ft |
| Wyoming King | 84 × 84 in | 213 × 213 cm | 7 ft × 7 ft | 49 sq ft (4.55 m²) | +16% | 12 × 9.5 ft |
| Alaskan King | 108 × 108 in | 274 × 274 cm | 9 ft × 9 ft | 81 sq ft (7.53 m²) | +92% | 14 × 11.5 ft |
*Minimum room = bed plus 30 in (76 cm) of walking space on both sides and at the foot. Our calculation, not a manufacturer figure.
Texas King: the long one
At 98 in (8 ft 2 in), the Texas King is 14 in longer than a California King and 18 in longer than a King, but only 80 in wide. It is the size for very tall sleepers (prices and frames on the Texas King bed page). Two things to watch:
- Orientation. Two makers also sell a Texas King turned sideways, 98 in wide and 80 in long. Check which one a listing means.
- Consistency. The four makers we checked all give 80 × 98 in, but at least one oversized-bed guide also quotes a different length on the same page. Measure, don't trust the name.
Wyoming King: the compact square
The Wyoming King is a 7 × 7 ft square: the length of a California King with 12 in more width. Of the three, it needs the smallest room, about 12 × 9.5 ft with comfortable walkways (our calculation), and it is the cheapest. More on the Wyoming King bed page.
Alaskan King: the biggest
At 9 × 9 ft, the Alaskan King bed is 28 in wider and 10 in longer than a Texas King, and 24 in bigger each way than a Wyoming King. It is the size for families who share the bed, and it needs about 14 × 11.5 ft of room. Every measurement: Alaskan King bed size.
Which is bigger? Quick answers
- Texas King vs. Alaskan King: the Alaskan King, by 28 in in width and 10 in in length.
- Texas King vs. Wyoming King: the Texas King is longer (98 in vs. 84 in) and has more surface (54.4 vs. 49 sq ft), but the Wyoming King is 4 in wider.
- Wyoming King vs. Alaskan King: the Alaskan King, by 24 in each way.
In surface, by our calculation: the Texas King has 11% more than the Wyoming King, the Wyoming King 16% more than a King, the Texas King 29% more than a King, and the Alaskan King 92% more than a King.
Prices compared
Mattress price ranges for the exact size at the US makers we track, checked on October 12, 2026, next to ours:
| Mattress | Texas King | Wyoming King | Alaskan King |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range at the makers | $2,804 to $4,250 | $2,100 to $7,500 | $3,300 to $11,000 |
| Ours · firm foam, delivered | $3,589 | $2,799 | $4,389 |
Frames follow the same order. More detail: Alaskan King bed price.
Sheets for each size
Each size needs its own sheets: a King set fits none of the three. Bedding made for each size was listed at:
| Sheets, comforter or duvet insert (each) | Texas King | Wyoming King | Alaskan King |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range at the makers | $165 to $1,100 | $165 to $950 | $180 to $1,400 |
What's bigger than an Alaskan King?
Among the sizes most makers list, only one has more surface: the Family Bed XL, 144 × 84 in, with 84 sq ft against 81 for an Alaskan King. It is 36 in wider but 24 in shorter, and it is built for families who sleep side by side (family bed sizes). The 10 ft Family Bed (120 × 80 in) is wider than an Alaskan King but has less surface. Past that, beds are made to measure: one maker we checked lists a bed 144 in square. Above the California King, sizes come from the makers themselves, and the same name does not always mean the same inches, so always check the measurements. The world record bed is in another class altogether, with the surface of 111 Kings.
Which one should you choose?
- Texas King if you are tall and there are two of you.
- Wyoming King if you want more width than a King in a normal-size room, for a couple plus a child or a dog.
- Alaskan King if three or four people share the bed and the room allows it.
Every other oversized size, including the Alberta King and the Family Bed, is on the chart of the biggest bed sizes.
The biggest of the three against a standard King, sleeper by sleeper: Alaskan King vs. King.