Size Guide

Texas King Bed

A Texas King bed is 80 × 98 in (203 × 249 cm): 6 ft 8 in wide and 8 ft 2 in long, 54.4 sq ft. It is 14 in longer than a California King and 18 in longer than a King, made for very tall sleepers.

  • 80 × 98inches
  • 203 × 249centimeters
  • 54.4 sq ft5.06 m²
  • +29%vs. a King
  • 8 ft 2 inlong
  • 11.7 × 10.7 ftmin. room*

*Room size = our calculation, with 30 in (76 cm) of walking space on both sides and at the foot.

SizeInches (W × L)CentimetersSurfacevs. King
King (Eastern King)76 × 80 in193 × 203 cm42.2 sq ft (3.92 m²)—
California King72 × 84 in183 × 213 cm42 sq ft (3.9 m²)-1%
Texas King80 × 98 in203 × 249 cm54.4 sq ft (5.06 m²)+29%
Wyoming King84 × 84 in213 × 213 cm49 sq ft (4.55 m²)+16%
Alaskan King108 × 108 in274 × 274 cm81 sq ft (7.53 m²)+92%

What is a Texas King bed?

The Texas King is the length specialist of the oversized sizes. It keeps a width close to a standard King (80 in against 76 in) but stretches the length to 98 in. The four specialist makers we checked all list it at 80 × 98 in.

Watch out: the sideways Texas King

Some makers also sell the same footprint turned 90°: 98 in wide and 80 in long. One maker lists both "Texas King (80 × 98)" and "Texas King (98 × 80)"; another sells the 98 × 80 in version as a "Perfect King". That is a completely different bed in a room: a wide, King-length bed instead of a long one. Check which one a listing means before you order the frame and sheets.

Texas King vs. California King, Wyoming King and Alaskan King

  • vs. California King (72 × 84 in): 8 in wider and 14 in longer (the California King in detail: California King bed size).
  • vs. Wyoming King (84 × 84 in): 4 in narrower but 14 in longer, and slightly bigger overall (54.4 vs. 49 sq ft).
  • vs. Alaskan King (108 × 108 in): the Alaskan King is 28 in wider and 10 in longer.

The full three-way comparison is in Texas King vs. Wyoming King vs. Alaskan King. Every oversized size is on the chart of the biggest bed sizes.

Who is a Texas King for?

Couples where one or both partners are tall enough to hang off the end of a King or California King. For two sleepers it gives 40 in of width each (our calculation), a little more than a King. It is not the bed for adding children or dogs: for that, you need width, which means a Wyoming King or bigger.

Will a Texas King fit in your bedroom?

By our calculation, with 30 in of walking space on both sides and at the foot, a Texas King needs a room of at least 11.7 × 10.7 ft (3.6 × 3.3 m). The headboard wall barely changes compared with a King; it is the depth of the room that matters, because the bed sticks out 18 in further.

Texas King mattress and bed frame prices

Ours, delivered (all on our Texas King mattress page): the Texas King firm foam mattress, 11 in, firm, made to order in the USA, $3,589 with curbside delivery to the 48 contiguous states. It is the 80 × 98 in orientation, and it ships in 1 to 3 weeks. The frame for it: our Texas King aluminum platform bed frame, $6,809, made to order in Ohio in about 5 weeks. Mattress and frame together: $10,398, delivery included.

Item (80 × 98 in) Range at the makers Ours, delivered
Mattress $2,804 to $4,250 $3,589
Bed frame $1,850 to $7,995 from $6,809
Sheets, comforter or duvet insert (each) $165 to $1,100 Not sold right now

Market ranges: prices for the exact 80 × 98 in variant at the US makers we track, checked on October 12, 2026. Whoever you buy from, confirm in writing which orientation you are ordering: 80 × 98 in or 98 × 80 in.

California King sheets are 72 × 84 in: too narrow and 14 in too short for a Texas King. Buy sheets listed for 80 × 98 in.

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Texas King bed: your questions answered

How big is a Texas King bed?
A Texas King bed is 80 × 98 in (203 × 249 cm), or 6 ft 8 in × 8 ft 2 in, with 54.4 sq ft (5.06 m²) of surface. Some makers also sell the same footprint turned sideways, as 98 × 80 in.
Is a Texas King bigger than a California King?
Yes. A Texas King (80 × 98 in) is 8 in wider and 14 in longer than a California King (72 × 84 in), with 54.4 sq ft of surface against 42.
Is a Texas King bigger than an Alaskan King?
No. The Alaskan King (108 × 108 in) is 28 in wider and 10 in longer than a Texas King, with 81 sq ft against 54.4.
Who is a Texas King mattress best for?
Tall sleepers, especially couples where one partner hangs off the end of a King or California King. At 98 in, it is the longest oversized size after the Alaskan King. For more width, look at a Wyoming or Alaskan King.
How much does a Texas King mattress cost?
On the US makers' own sites on October 12, 2026, 80 × 98 in mattresses were listed from $2,804 to $4,250. Ours, the Texas King firm foam mattress, is $3,589 with curbside delivery to the 48 contiguous states.
Do you sell a Texas King bed frame?
Yes: an aluminum platform frame made for the 80 × 98 in Texas King, handmade to order in Ohio, at $6,809 with curbside delivery to the 48 contiguous states. It measures 80 × 103.5 in overall with the headboard and stands 16.5 in high; no box spring is needed.
What is the minimum room size for a Texas King bed?
By our calculation, with 30 in of walking space on both sides and at the foot, a Texas King needs a room of at least 11 ft 8 in by 10 ft 8 in.
What is bigger than a Texas King mattress?
The Alberta King (96 by 96 in) and the Alaskan King (108 by 108 in) both have more surface. The Alaskan King is 28 in wider and 10 in longer.
What is a Texas King bed?
A bed close to a standard King in width, 80 in against 76 in, but stretched to 98 in of length, the longest oversized size short of the Alaskan King.
Which is wider, a King or a Texas King?
The Texas King: 80 in against 76 in for a standard King, a 4 in difference; most of its extra size, though, is in length, 98 in against 80 in.
What are the cons of a Texas King bed?
It doesn't add width for children or pets, since only the length grows over a King; some makers also sell the same footprint sideways, as 98 by 80 in, which can cause ordering mix-ups; and California King sheets don't fit, 8 in too narrow and 14 in too short.

Last reviewed October 12, 2026.