There is nothing more frustrating than buying a gorgeous new bedsheet, taking it out of the package, and discovering it barely covers the corners of your mattress. Over the years at Faag Homes, I have spoken with countless customers who struggled to find the exact king size bedsheet size or got confused between Queen, King, and Super King dimensions.
Because mattress heights, toppers, and international vs. Indian sizing standards vary so widely, guessing your bedding dimensions almost always leads to loose wrinkles or constant pop-offs. I created this definitive sizing guide to help you calculate the exact dimensions you need in centimeters and inches so you never buy the wrong size again.
Bedding Dimensions at a Glance (Inches vs. Centimeters)
To make your shopping experience simple and foolproof, I compiled standard Indian mattress dimensions alongside the ideal flat and fitted sheet sizes required for proper tuck-in depth:
| Bed Type | Standard Mattress Size (W x L) | Flat Sheet Size Needed | Fitted Sheet Base Size |
| Single Bed | 36 × 75 in / (91 × 190 cm) | 60 × 90 in / (152 × 228 cm) | 36 × 75 in + pocket depth |
| Queen Size | 60 × 78 in / (152 × 198 cm) | 90 × 100 in / (228 × 254 cm) | 60 × 78 in + pocket depth |
| King Size | 72 × 78 in / (183 × 198 cm) | 108 × 108 in / (274 × 274 cm) | 72 × 78 in + pocket depth |
| Super King | 78 × 84 in / (198 × 213 cm) | 120 × 120 in / (305 × 305 cm) | 78 × 84 in + pocket depth |
Note: If your mattress includes a pillow top or extra padding, refer to Sleep Foundation’s Mattress Dimension Guide to verify international height variations.
Choosing the Right Size for Your Bed
1. Queen Size Bedding Essentials
A Queen mattress typically measures 152 cm × 198 cm (60 × 78 inches). It is the most popular choice for modern apartments and guest bedrooms.
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Flat Sheets: For a Queen bed, look for flat sheet dimensions around 228 cm × 254 cm (90 × 100 inches). This provides about 35 cm of drape on all sides for a smooth, snug tuck. In my personal collection, our popular Jaipur Indigo Vana Queen Size Bedsheet (priced at ₹999) is cut to these exact proportions for everyday elegance.
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Fitted Sheets: When buying a fitted bedsheet queen size, measure your mattress height first. Standard fitted sheets accommodate up to a 20 cm (8 inch) depth, while deep-pocket fitted sheets are designed for mattresses up to 35 cm (14 inches) thick.
2. Standard King Size Bedding
A standard Indian King mattress measures 183 cm × 198 cm (72 × 78 inches). Finding proper king mattress sheets requires paying close attention to both mattress width and side coverage.
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King Size Bedsheet Size in cm: A standard king size bedsheet size in cm should measure at least 274 cm × 274 cm (108 × 108 inches). This square ratio guarantees that even after tucking under a thick mattress, the sheet remains taut all night long.
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Styling Recommendation: For standard king beds, I personally love styling our Maharaja Royal Indigo Floral Pure Cotton King Size Bedsheet (₹2,799). It gives a broad bedsheet double bed king size look with rich handblock motifs.
3. Super King & Extra-Large Bedding
If you have a custom extra-large King mattress, an executive suite setup, or a thick 10-inch memory foam mattress with a featherbed topper, standard king sheets will constantly slip off.
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Super King Bedsheet Size: You need an extra-large super king bedsheet size of 305 cm × 305 cm (120 × 120 inches).
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Why Size Matters Here: Having that extra 30 cm (1 foot) of fabric prevents the dreaded midnight sheet tug-of-war. From our catalog, I recommend our Maharaja Royal Paisley Pure Cotton King Size Bedsheet (₹2,749), which is tailored specifically in full 120 × 120 inch dimensions.
How to Calculate Flat Sheet Tuck-In Depth Yourself
If you want to verify whether a flat sheet will fit your bed perfectly, use this simple formula I share with all my design clients:
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Calculate Required Sheet Width:
$$\text{Mattress Width} + (2 \times \text{Mattress Height}) + (2 \times \text{Tuck Allowance of 15 cm})$$ -
Calculate Required Sheet Length:
$$\text{Mattress Length} + \text{Mattress Height} + \text{Tuck Allowance of 15 cm}$$
Example: For a King mattress measuring 183 cm wide and 20 cm high:
$$183\text{ cm} + (2 \times 20\text{ cm}) + (2 \times 15\text{ cm}) = 253\text{ cm minimum sheet width}$$
Because our standard Faag Homes Pure Cotton Bedsheets start at 274 cm (108 inches), you get a generous, hotel-grade tuck every single time.
My 3 Golden Rules to Avoid Buying the Wrong Sheet Size
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Account for Natural Cotton Shrinkage: 100% pure breathable cotton can shrink by 2% to 4% during its first warm wash. Always buy sheets with an extra 5–10 cm allowance rather than exact dimensions.
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Check Your Pillowcase Sizes: King-sized beds often look undersized with standard 45 × 68 cm pillowcases. Make sure your sheet set includes full king-sized pillow covers (50 × 70 cm or larger).
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Know Flat vs. Fitted: Fitted sheets offer an instant elastic grip, but flat sheets give you the flexibility to adapt to extra mattress pads or toppers without ripping the seams.
Transform Your Bedroom with Faag Homes
Ready to upgrade your bedding? Explore our full range of handcrafted, 100% breathable pure cotton sheets at Faag Homes. From single beds to 120 × 120 inch Super Kings starting under ₹999, I ensure every piece is crafted for maximum comfort, durability, and timeless style.