Comforter Size

For example a queen comforter will usually measure 86 to 88 inches wide while an oversized queen comforter will measure about 115 inches wide.

Comforter size. For example if you have a thick queen size mattress and large fluffy pillows you may want a bigger comforter set to ensure the edges of the blanket hang all the way to the floor and the shams are big enough to hold your pillows. In the case of queen comforters they are usually about 98 inches wide and for king comforters they are about 115 inches wide. However adding a pillow top or extra comfort layer can increase the thickness to 15 or 20 inches.

Taking a quick measurement will help you find the right comforter size for your mattress. If your bed is 12 inches high you should select a comforter that is at least 84 inches wide. Twin 64 in 163 cm width 87 in 221 cm length queen full 87 in 221 cm width 87 in 221 cm length king 101 in 257 cm width 90 in 229 cm length.

Most standard mattresses sit between 9 and 12 inches tall. In that case you could opt for a king size comforter. Fortunately with comforter sets you have a lot of freedom.

Oversized comforters typically have more width. The comforter sizes are approximately 102 to 110 inches wide by 96 inches long.