Pillow Sizes vs. Shower Curtains
Comparing 2 standards across 14 specifications. 14 key differences identified.
Bedding pillows are standardized in width and length to coordinate with standard mattress widths. Spanning Standard (20×26"), Queen (20×30"), and King (20×36") alongside square Euro shams (26×26") and full-length body pillows (20×54"), pillow pairs fit flush across headboards without overhang or center gaps.
Residential shower curtains standardize at 72×72 inches (183×183 cm) to fit standard 60-inch bathtubs with 12 inches of draping fullness, featuring 12 standard hook grommets spaced 6 inches apart.
Specification Comparison Table
14 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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ISPA / Textile Standard Sizing | ANSI / Residential Plumbing Enclosure Sizing |
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Standard Pillow
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20 × 26 inches (51 × 66 cm) | Fits Twin and Full beds | — |
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Super Standard Pillow
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20 × 28 inches (51 × 71 cm) | Extra comfort width | — |
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Queen Pillow
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20 × 30 inches (51 × 76 cm) | Two span a 60" Queen mattress | — |
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King Pillow
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20 × 36 inches (51 × 91 cm) | Two span a 76" King mattress | — |
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Euro Square Sham
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26 × 26 inches (66 × 66 cm) | Decorative headboard backdrop | — |
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Body Pillow
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20 × 54 inches (51 × 137 cm) | Full body pregnancy/orthopedic support | — |
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Standard Shower Curtain
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— | 72 × 72 inches (183 × 183 cm) | Standard 60" bathtub enclosures |
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Shower Stall Curtain
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— | 54 × 78 inches (137 × 198 cm) | Narrow walk-in standalone stalls |
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Long Shower Curtain
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— | 72 × 84 inches (183 × 213 cm) | High-ceiling bathrooms / curved rods |
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Extra Long Shower Curtain
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— | 72 × 96 inches (183 × 244 cm) | Floor-to-ceiling 9 ft luxury designs |
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Standard Grommet Count
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— | 12 reinforced hook eyelets / buttonholes across top hem |
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Grommet Spacing Interval
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— | 6.0 inches (15.2 cm) center-to-center standard spacing |
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Recommended Rod Height
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— | 75 to 77 inches (190–196 cm) from finished floor (allows 1–2" floor clearance) |