King Bedsheet Size India — Dimensions, Buying Guide & FAQ

King bedsheet standard India: 108 inches × 108 inches (274 cm × 274 cm) flat sheet for a 78 × 72 inch king mattress. The largest standard Indian bed size, built for two adults with room for a child or a pet.

King bedsheet size in India — the exact numbers

"King" is one of the two sizes most confused in India (the other is Super King). Here is what King means at Thread Kalaa and across most reputable Indian makers:

Element Inches Centimetres
Flat sheet (top) 108 × 108 274 × 274
Fitted sheet 78 × 78 (fits 10-inch depth) 198 × 198
Mattress it fits 78 × 72 198 × 183
Pillow covers (×2) 17 × 27 43 × 68

King vs. Queen vs. Super King

Size Flat sheet (inches) Mattress
Queen 100 × 90 72 × 60
King 108 × 108 78 × 72
Super King 120 × 120 84 × 78

How to measure your mattress

  1. Strip the mattress bare.
  2. Measure LENGTH head-to-foot.
  3. Measure WIDTH side-to-side.
  4. Measure DEPTH top-to-bottom of the edge.
  5. Match against the table above. If depth is >11 inches, consider a Super King.

Fabric for a king bedsheet

Our king bedsheets use 220 TC long-staple cotton percale, pre-washed before printing so first-wash shrink is near zero. Dyes are azo-free, IS 7880 certified. Each piece carries a 7-block hand-printed repeat that no two sheets share exactly — a subtle hallmark of true handcraft.

Frequently asked questions

Is Indian King the same as US King?

No. Indian King = 78 × 72 inch mattress. US King = 80 × 76. US sheets will not tuck correctly on an Indian king.

Should I buy King or Super King?

If your mattress is 78 × 72 → King. If 84 × 78 → Super King. Measure before buying.

Do Thread Kalaa king bedsheets include pillow covers?

Yes. 2 standard 17 × 27 inch pillow covers in matching print.

Will a Queen flat sheet fit a King bed?

No. Queen flat = 100 inches wide. King mattress = 78 inches wide. Queen will come up short on tuck.

Shop king hand-block printed bedsheets →

Browse all bedsheets or WhatsApp us for a custom king-size print.