Pillow Sizes
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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.
Source: ISPA Bedding Standards / Textile Sizing Guidelines · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Governing Standards | ISPA / Textile Standard Sizing |
| Standard Pillow | 20 × 26 inches (51 × 66 cm) | Fits Twin and Full beds |
| Super Standard Pillow | 20 × 28 inches (51 × 71 cm) | Extra comfort width |
| Queen Pillow | 20 × 30 inches (51 × 76 cm) | Two span a 60" Queen mattress |
| King Pillow | 20 × 36 inches (51 × 91 cm) | Two span a 76" King mattress |
| Euro Square Sham | 26 × 26 inches (66 × 66 cm) | Decorative headboard backdrop |
| Body Pillow | 20 × 54 inches (51 × 137 cm) | Full body pregnancy/orthopedic support |
Standard Bedding Pillow Dimensions & Headboard Spans
| Pillow Classification | Dimensions (Inches) | Dimensions (cm) | Quantity to Span Bed | Ideal Mattress Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 20" × 26" | 51 × 66 cm | 1 on Twin / 2 on Full | Twin (38"), Twin XL (38"), Full (54") |
| Super Standard | 20" × 28" | 51 × 71 cm | 2 on Full / Queen | Full (54"), Queen (60") |
| Queen | 20" × 30" | 51 × 76 cm | 2 on Queen (2× 30 = 60") | Queen (60") |
| King | 20" × 36" | 51 × 91 cm | 2 on King (2× 36 = 72") | King (76"), California King (72") |
| Euro Sham | 26" × 26" | 66 × 66 cm | 2 on Queen / 3 on King | Decorative headboard backrest layer |
| Body Pillow | 20" × 54" | 51 × 137 cm | 1 across bed | Side sleeper and orthopedic alignment |