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Pillowcases can extend the lifespan of your pillow and help you sleep more comfortably. Just as bed pillow sizes vary, there are also different sizes of pillowcases.<\/p>\n

As always, you should seek types of pillows<\/a> and pillowcases ideally suited to your own sleeping habits. In this article, we’ll look in some detail at the standard-size pillowcases on the market and even discuss a few less common bed pillow sizes too.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know before buying your next set of pillowcases.<\/p>\n

Common pillowcase sizes and dimensions<\/h2>\n

There are a few pillowcase sizes available, and each of them corresponds with a different pillow size. Pillowcases typically come as part of a bed set along with sheets. You can find standard-size pillowcases, queen-size pillowcases, and king-size pillowcases.<\/p>\n

Below, we’ll examine what type of sleepers should use each of these types of pillowcases so you can make the best buying choice for your sleeping habits.<\/p>\n

Standard size pillowcases<\/h3>\n

As their name suggests, standard-size pillowcases are the most common on the market. They measure 20 x 26 inches (51 x 56 cm) and are a great choice for smaller beds.<\/p>\n

We recommend standard-size pillows and pillowcases for twin beds<\/a>, twin XL beds, and full-size or double beds<\/a>. Standard-size pillows and pillowcases should fit nicely on one of these smaller beds.<\/p>\n

Note that a standard-size pillowcase is meant to fit over both standard-size pillows and queen-size pillows. However, you may find it a little small for your personal preferences if you have a queen-size pillow.<\/p>\n

Queen size pillowcases<\/h3>\n

Queen-size pillowcases are a little larger than the standard size, measuring 20 x 30 inches (51 x 76 cm). At four inches longer than the standard-size pillowcase, the queen-size pillowcase fits comfortably over queen-size pillows.<\/p>\n

Although most queen-size pillows will fit inside a standard-size pillow cover, the fit may be a little too snug. So we suggest pairing your queen-size pillow with a queen-size pillowcase.<\/p>\n

We also recommend using queen-size pillowcases and pillows with larger bed sizes, like queen beds<\/a> or king beds<\/a>. A smaller pillow like a standard pillow may feel too small on a larger bed.<\/p>\n

For slightly larger pillows, there’s also the super standard-size pillowcase, which is two inches longer than the standard. This pillowcase size measures 20 x 28 inches (51 x 71 cm).<\/p>\n

King size pillowcases<\/h3>\n

King-size pillowcases are the largest of all. Measuring 20 x 36 inches (51 x 92 cm), they’re made to fit king-size pillows.<\/p>\n

People with larger beds\u2014king beds or California king beds\u2014may benefit from using a pillow this size, though king-size pillows may be too big for a queen mattress.<\/p>\n

The larger size pillow can offer extra support to your back and neck throughout the night\u2014which is helpful if you’re a side sleeper or combination sleeper.<\/p>\n

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Other types of pillows and pillowcases<\/h3>\n

There are several other common types of pillows on the market for which you may need a pillowcase. The most popular ones include:<\/p>\n