The short answer
At Candace & Basil, a Wyoming King takes an 84 by 84 inch mattress. It is a perfect square: 8 inches wider than a standard King and 4 inches longer.
It is the smallest of the oversized beds that adds length and width together, which makes it the sensible choice for a tall couple who want more room without giving the whole bedroom to the bed.
What is a Wyoming King bed?
A Wyoming King is an oversized square bed. The mattress measures 84 inches wide by 84 inches long, so 7 feet in each direction.
It takes the length of a California King and the width of something closer to a Texas King, and puts them in one bed. Most oversized sizes fix one problem. This one fixes two, modestly.
A note on the name
Bed names above King size are not standardized. Some retailers sell a Wyoming King at 84 by 84, others at 84 by 80, and a few use the name for something else entirely. Ours is 84 by 84.
Every bed we make is built to order, so the dimensions on this page are the dimensions you receive. When you compare oversized beds between retailers, compare the measurements rather than the names.
Wyoming King dimensions
Mattress: 84 x 84 inches (7 x 7 feet)
Bed frame (outside dimensions): 99 x 99 inches, about 8 feet 3 inches square
Against the sizes people usually shortlist:
- 8 inches wider and 4 inches longer than a standard King (76 x 80)
- 12 inches wider than a California King (72 x 84), and the same length
- 14 inches narrower than a Texas King (98 x 80), but 4 inches longer
- 12 inches smaller in each direction than an Alberta King (96 x 96)
- 24 inches smaller in each direction than an Alaskan King (108 x 108)
Why a square bed works
Width decides whether two people bump into each other. Length decides whether feet hang off the end.
Most couples who outgrow a King have a little of both problems. One of them is tall, and they also want a bit more space between them. A Wyoming King answers both without jumping to a bed that needs a 16 foot room.
The square shape has a smaller benefit too: there is no wrong way to sleep on it. Diagonal sleepers, starfish sleepers and people who drift sideways all find more room.
Wyoming King vs California King
| Feature | Wyoming King | California King |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress | 84" x 84" | 72" x 84" |
| Length | 84 inches | 84 inches |
| Width | 84 inches | 72 inches |
| Better for | Tall couples who share | One tall sleeper, narrower rooms |
The California King is the usual answer for tall sleepers, but it does that by giving up 4 inches of width compared with a standard King. For a couple, that can feel tighter than the bed they had before.
A Wyoming King keeps the California King's length and adds a foot of width. If you have the room, it is the California King most couples actually wanted.
For more on how the California King compares with the wider sizes, see our Florida King vs California King guide.
Wyoming King vs Alberta King vs Alaskan King
| Bed | Mattress | Frame (approx.) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming King | 84" x 84" | 99" x 99" | Tall couples, medium-large rooms |
| Alberta King | 96" x 96" | 111" x 111" | Couples plus a child or dog |
| Alaskan King | 108" x 108" | 123" x 123" | The whole family, very large rooms |
All three are square, and all three add length and width together. The difference is how much room you have and how many people, or dogs, end up in the bed.
Read more in our Alaskan King bed guide.
Who should buy a Wyoming King?
It is a good fit if:
- One or both of you is over about 6 feet 2
- A standard King feels slightly cramped, but a Texas or Alaskan King is too big for the room
- You sleep diagonally or move around a lot
- You are upgrading from a California King and miss the width
It is the wrong size if your main problem is a crowded bed. If you regularly share with children or more than one dog, 84 inches of width will not change much. Look at a Texas King for width, or an Alberta or Alaskan King for width and length together.
Benefits
Length and width in one bed. 84 inches of length suits most tall sleepers, and 42 inches each is wider than a standard twin per person.
A realistic room size. It is the most room-friendly of the square oversized beds.
Better for restless sleepers. The square shape gives you room in every direction.
Built to your room. Every bed is made to order in Toronto, so we can adjust the size if your space calls for it.
Drawbacks, honestly
The mattress is a custom size. You will need a mattress made for 84 x 84.
Bedding takes more planning. Standard King and California King fitted sheets will not fit. Wyoming King sheets exist, but you will not find them in every store.
It costs more than a standard King.
It is not a family bed. If width is the real problem, there are better sizes.
Wyoming King mattress guide
An 84 x 84 mattress is a custom order, so it is worth choosing carefully.
Hybrid. Balanced support and comfort, usually the safest choice for two adults with different preferences.
Memory foam. Good pressure relief and motion isolation, helpful if one of you moves a lot.
Latex. Durable, responsive and cooler than most foams.
What to look for: 10 to 14 inches of thickness, medium-firm support, and cooling features if either of you sleeps warm. Confirm the exact dimensions with your mattress maker before you order.
Room size requirements
The bed frame is about 8 feet 3 inches square.
Minimum room: 12 by 12 feet
Ideal room: 14 by 14 feet or larger
Leave 2 to 3 feet of walking space on the sides you use. Measure doorways and stairwells too, since the mattress itself is 7 feet wide.
Styling a square bed
Centre it. A square bed looks best centred on its wall, with matching nightstands either side.
Go big on the rug. A 10 x 14 rug lets the bed sit on it with a border showing.
Pick a headboard with presence. At almost 99 inches wide, the headboard sets the tone for the room. Our custom upholstered beds can be built in any fabric.
Layer the bedding. Throws and pillows stop a large square from looking flat.
People also ask
How big is a Wyoming King bed?
Our Wyoming King takes an 84 x 84 inch mattress. The frame measures about 99 x 99 inches.
Is a Wyoming King bigger than a California King?
Yes. It is the same length and 12 inches wider.
Is a Wyoming King bigger than an Alaskan King?
No. An Alaskan King is 108 x 108, 2 feet bigger in each direction.
Can you buy a Wyoming King bed in Canada?
Yes. We build them to order in Toronto and deliver across Canada.
Will King bedding fit a Wyoming King?
Fitted sheets will not. Oversized flat sheets and duvets can work, but a Wyoming King fitted sheet is the right choice.
What room size do I need?
At least 12 by 12 feet, and 14 by 14 if you want to walk comfortably around both sides.
When you are ready
Our Canadian-made beds are available in Wyoming King, and every bed is built to order. If you need 84 inches of length and a bit more width than that, we can build it.
Not sure which oversized size fits? Our guide to every bed size, from Olympic Queen to Alaskan King covers them all. Or tell us the room and how you sleep, and we will tell you the size that actually fits.
