California King Sheets

California king sheets cut for the true Cal king footprint — 72 × 84 in., four inches narrower and four longer than a standard king. Our California king sheets are 100% premium extra-long-staple cotton woven as sateen at 600 thread count, single-ply, with an 18 in. deep pocket, full-perimeter elastic and a properly-proportioned 110 × 110 in. flat sheet cut for the Cal king specifically rather than borrowed from the king pattern. The mistake almost everyone makes with California king sheets The mistake almost everyone makes once: buying king sheets for a California king. The two beds hold the same surface area but not the same shape — a Cal king is 72 × 84 in., four narrower and four longer than a standard king. Put a standard king fitted sheet on it and the length comes up short at the foot while the width bags at the sides. Our California king sheets are cut for the Cal king footprint specifically, so the corners seat where they should. Why California king exists — and who it’s for That extra length is the reason the size exists. California king sheets suit sleepers over about six foot who otherwise wake with their feet past the mattress edge, and they suit footboard beds where the flat sheet has to reach further before it tucks. The flat sheet here is cut in proportion — 110 × 110 in. — rather than borrowed from the king pattern that leaves the foot exposed. Specifications Cut: True California king (72 × 84 in.) Fiber: 100% premium extra-long-staple American cotton Weave: Cotton sateen, 600 thread count, single-ply Fitted sheet: 72 × 84 in. with 18 in. pocket Flat sheet: 110 × 110 in. — proportional cut, not resized king Pillowcases: Two king cases, 20 × 40 in. Elastic: Full-perimeter Measuring for California king sheets The 18 in. pocket is the figure to check against your own mattress if you sleep on a pillow-top or run a topper — measure from seam to seam, not the marketing number on the mattress box. If your mattress plus topper exceeds 18 in., choose our deep pocket Cal king option instead. California king sheets size guide PieceDimensions Mattress fit72 × 84 in. California king Fitted sheet pocket18 in. Flat sheet110 × 110 in. Pillowcases (×2)20 × 40 in. king How to care for your California king sheets Wash warm on a normal cycle with like colors Tumble dry low Fold the fitted sheet by seating the corners inside one another so the elastic keeps its shape Skip fabric softener — softener dulls the sateen luster and reduces breathability on this large surface area Iron on the reverse if a pressed finish is preferred; sateen usually needs no ironing at all California king vs king vs split Cal king Standard king is 76 × 80 in. — four inches wider but four shorter than Cal king. If you sleep on an adjustable base in Cal king, you need split California king sheets — two twin-length fitted sheets, not one — and that is a separate cut. For sleeper couples where one side is adjustable, split Cal king is the right buy. Frequently asked questions What size is a California king sheet? Our Cal king fitted sheet fits a 72 × 84 in. Cal king mattress with an 18 in. pocket. The flat sheet is 110 × 110 in., pillowcases are 20 × 40 in. king. Are California king sheets the same as king sheets? No. Same total surface area but different shape — Cal king is 4 in. narrower and 4 in. longer. A king fitted sheet will not sit correctly on a Cal king mattress. Do California king sheets fit an adjustable base? Only a non-split adjustable Cal king. For split adjustable bases (where each side moves independently), buy split California king with two separate fitted sheets. How deep are California king fitted sheet pockets? 18 in. as standard on ours. For thicker pillow-top mattresses over 18 in., choose the deep-pocket Cal king option. Complete the California king bed Layer with a matching Cal king duvet cover, coordinated king pillowcases and a California king bed skirt. Browse the full bed sheets collection for related weaves and materials.