- 108 × 108mattress, inches
- 274 × 274mattress, cm
- 81 sq ftto support
- No box springplatform frames
- Several boxessee each frame
- 14 × 11.5 ftmin. room*
*Our calculation for the mattress, with 30 in (76 cm) of walking space on both sides and at the foot. Add the frame's overall size (headboard included, as listed on each frame page).
What a 108 × 108 in frame has to do that a King frame doesn't
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Carry the load across 9 ft. A King frame spans 76 in; this one spans 108 in in both directions. That means more slats and a stated weight capacity, which each frame page gives in the maker's own words.
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Take a mattress that arrives rolled or folded. The mattress is unpacked on top of the frame, so the frame is assembled first.
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Fit the room, not only the mattress. Plan around the frame's overall size, headboard included, not the 108 in of the mattress.
Frame sizes: King against Alaskan King
| Size |
Inches (W × L) |
Centimeters |
Surface |
Min. room* |
| King (Eastern King)
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76 × 80 in |
193 × 203 cm |
42.2 sq ft (3.92 m²) |
11.3 × 9.2 ft |
| Wyoming King |
84 × 84 in |
213 × 213 cm |
49 sq ft (4.55 m²) |
12 × 9.5 ft |
| Alberta King |
96 × 96 in |
244 × 244 cm |
64 sq ft (5.95 m²) |
13 × 10.5 ft |
| Alaskan King |
108 × 108 in |
274 × 274 cm |
81 sq ft (7.53 m²) |
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.
Sizes above are the mattress; each frame's overall size is listed on its page.
How an Alaskan King frame is delivered
An oversized frame is made to order and ships as a set of boxes. Free delivery is to your door or curbside; in-home delivery and white-glove assembly are offered by the maker: ask us for a quote before you order. Room, doors and stairs: measure the biggest box listed on the product page against your narrowest door.
Platform, foundation or both?
The frames here are platforms: the mattress sits directly on slats, with no box spring. If you already own a foundation, check that it is made for 108 × 108 in and how many pieces it comes in, because a 108 in foundation cannot turn a normal staircase. One US maker notes that sizes this large may require custom or reinforced support systems
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Before you order, check these five points
- The frame's overall outside dimensions.
- The stated weight capacity.
- How many boxes, and the size of the biggest one.
- Which delivery service you want: curbside is included, in-home and assembly are options when offered.
- The lead time shown on the page.
The mattress that goes on top: Alaskan King mattresses. Smaller squares: Alberta King frame (96 × 96 in) and Wyoming King bed frames (84 × 84 in). Same 108 in width at King length: Florida King frame. Long and narrow: Texas King frame. Full budget for a complete bed: Alaskan King bed price.
Alaskan King bed frame: your questions answered
What size is an Alaskan King bed frame?
It holds a 108 × 108 in (274 × 274 cm) mattress. Ours measures 108 × 113.5 in overall with the headboard, which is included. Each frame on this page gives its overall dimensions: plan your room around the frame, not the mattress.
Can you use a King bed frame for an Alaskan King mattress?
No. A King frame is built for 76 × 80 in; an Alaskan King mattress is 108 × 108 in and would overhang by 32 in in width and 28 in in length, with no support under the edges.
How much weight does an Alaskan King frame hold?
It depends on the build, and makers publish very different numbers for this size, from about 1,000 lb for a wooden platform to 2,000 lb or more for aluminum. Each frame on this page states its own figure.
How is an Alaskan King bed frame delivered?
Made to order, in several boxes, free to your door or curbside in the contiguous US. In-home delivery and white-glove assembly are offered by the maker: ask us for a quote before you order.
Does an Alaskan King bed frame need a box spring?
No. The frames here are platforms with slats, so the mattress sits directly on them.
How much does an Alaskan King bed frame cost?
Across the US makers we track, frames for this size were listed from $2,300 to $12,900 on October 5, 2026, depending on material and headboard. Our prices are on this page, curbside delivery included.