A Texas king bed and a Wyoming king bed are almost the same size: 54 and 49 square feet of mattress. Yet they’re opposite shapes. The Texas king is long and the Wyoming king is a perfect square, so picking the wrong one can leave a 6-foot-6 sleeper with cold feet, or three people with sharp elbows. 😅 Which one is yours?
This guide is based on the published bed sizes, the shop’s product details and policies, and 9 buyer reviews.
The short answer
A Texas king is 80 x 98 inches: about a king’s width, but 18 inches longer, for very tall sleepers. A Wyoming king is 84 x 84 inches: 8 inches wider than a king, for sharing with a child or a big dog. Sheets are the hard part; Egyptian Linens makes both sizes.
In this article
- What size is a Texas king bed?
- What size is a Wyoming king bed?
- Texas king vs Wyoming king vs Alaskan king, side by side
- Which one fits you: Texas, Wyoming or Alaskan?
- Will a Texas king or Wyoming king fit your bedroom?
- Where to buy Texas king and Wyoming king sheets
- How to measure for oversized king sheets
- Frequently asked questions
- My verdict
What size is a Texas king bed?
A Texas king bed is 80 inches wide and 98 inches long, which is 6 feet 8 inches by 8 feet 2 inches. That’s 54.4 square feet of mattress.
Next to the sizes in our bed sizes guide, it’s only 4 inches wider than a standard 76 x 80 inch king, but a full 18 inches longer. It’s also 14 inches longer than a California king (72 x 84). So the Texas king is really the “extra length” bed. If your feet hang off the end of every hotel bed, this is the one that notices.
Some makers sell it turned sideways, 98 inches wide by 80 long, for a family bed. That’s rare, so check which way round a mattress or sheet set is cut. Remember that the extra length comes out of your floor, too: a Texas king reaches 18 inches further into the room than a king, which matters in the room check further down. And if length isn’t your problem but width is, keep reading.
What size is a Wyoming king bed?
A Wyoming king bed is 84 x 84 inches, a 7-foot square. That’s 49 square feet, 8 inches wider and 4 inches longer than a standard king. Egyptian Linens also calls it an “Emperor” king.
The extra width is the point. It’s 12 inches wider than a California king, at the same length, so a child who climbs in at 3 a.m., or a dog who thinks he’s a person, has somewhere to go. 🐕
Myth check: one guide on page one of Google says a Wyoming king has less area than a standard king. It doesn’t: 84 x 84 inches is 49 square feet, a standard king 76 x 80 inches is 42.2. The square shape only makes it look smaller.
Texas king vs Wyoming king vs Alaskan king, side by side
The Alaskan king usually joins this comparison, so here are all the big ones, with the two common kings for scale:
| Bed | Inches (W x L) | Feet | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| California king | 72 x 84 | 6 x 7 | 42 sq ft |
| Standard king | 76 x 80 | 6 ft 4 in x 6 ft 8 in | 42.2 sq ft |
| Wyoming king | 84 x 84 | 7 x 7 | 49 sq ft |
| Texas king | 80 x 98 | 6 ft 8 in x 8 ft 2 in | 54.4 sq ft |
| Alaskan king | 108 x 108 | 9 x 9 | 81 sq ft |
So the Texas king has about 11% more area than the Wyoming king, but it’s 4 inches narrower. The Alaskan king is in another league: almost twice a standard king. Here’s how the shapes compare, drawn to scale:
Which one fits you: Texas, Wyoming or Alaskan?
Forget the area for a moment. Two questions decide it: how tall is the tallest sleeper, and how many bodies sleep side by side?
- Someone’s 6 foot 4 or taller? Go Texas. A 6-foot-6 sleeper is 78 inches tall: a standard king leaves 2 inches, a Wyoming king 6, and a Texas king 20. Pillows take some of that, too.
- Two adults plus a child or a dog? Go Wyoming. The extra 8 inches over a king is across the bed, where a third sleeper needs it.
- A whole family, every night? That’s Alaskan king territory, 9 feet square. Be warned, though: the sheets are much harder to find, as you’ll see below.
- Two adults who just want more room? A standard king, or two twin XLs pushed together as a split king, may do it for less. Our split king sheets guide explains that set-up, and if one of you snores or kicks, the sleep divorce guide has a 2-minute check.
Some guides claim a Texas king sleeps four adults. With 80 inches across, that’s 20 inches each, narrower than a crib mattress. Two adults and a kid, maybe. Four grown-ups? Only if you all sleep at attention. Next question: will it even fit in the room?
Will a Texas king or Wyoming king fit your bedroom?
The guides that rank for these beds can’t agree on the room size: one gives a Wyoming king 12 x 12 feet in its table and 14 x 16 feet in its text. So here’s the plain arithmetic instead: the floor you have left with the head of the bed against the shorter wall.
| Room | Wyoming king leaves | Texas king leaves |
|---|---|---|
| 12 x 12 ft | 30 in each side, 60 in at the foot | 32 in each side, 46 in at the foot |
| 12 x 14 ft | 30 in each side, 84 in at the foot | 32 in each side, 70 in at the foot |
| 14 x 14 ft | 42 in each side, 84 in at the foot | 44 in each side, 70 in at the foot |
An Alaskan king in a 12 x 12 room would leave 18 inches each side and 36 at the foot, so it really wants a big room. And before you fall for any of them, measure the way in, too: the door, the stairs and the hallway corner. A mattress that can’t turn the corner on the landing is just a very expensive wall decoration.
One more practical point: you’ll need a frame or foundation made for the size. A standard king frame is 76 x 80 inches, too small for either bed. Got your size? Now for the part nobody warns you about.
Where to buy Texas king and Wyoming king sheets
Most sheet ranges stop at California king. A king fitted sheet on a Texas king is 18 inches too short, and on a Wyoming king it’s 8 inches too narrow, so the corners won’t reach. You need sheets cut for the size.
Egyptian Linens sells both. When I checked on 27 October 2026, it had one set for each size, in the same fabric:
| Detail | Texas king set | Wyoming king set |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $160 |
| Fitted sheet | 80 x 98 in | 84 x 84 in |
| Flat sheet | 120 x 130 in | 120 x 115 in |
| Pockets | 18 in, elastic all round, 4 corner straps | 18 in, elastic all round, 4 corner straps |
| Fabric | 608 thread count cotton sateen | 608 thread count cotton sateen |
| Also in the set | 2 king pillowcases, 20 x 40 in | 2 king pillowcases, 20 x 40 in |
| Buyer rating | 5.0 from 2 reviews | 4.71 from 7 reviews |
Both are made in the USA from imported long-staple cotton, and the fabric is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified (tested for harmful substances). Sateen feels smooth and slightly silky. If you sleep hot, though, our guide to cotton, bamboo and Tencel sheets explains why a crisper weave feels cooler, and these two sizes only come in sateen.
What buyers say
There aren’t many reviews yet, 9 across the two sets, so take them as a hint rather than proof. The praise is about fit: “Texas king sheets are hard to find and these are perfect!”, and on the Wyoming set, “The fabric is thick and they are generously sized so they actually cover my mattress!”
Two small complaints, both on the Wyoming set: one buyer felt their fourth set wasn’t as soft as the first three, and another wished it were easier to buy extra pillowcases that match.
Before the first wash: Egyptian Linens only takes returns of unwashed sheets, within 60 days of shipment. So put the fitted sheet on your mattress first, and check the corners and the pocket depth. Our Egyptian Linens review has the full return rules.
Shipping by UPS or FedEx Ground is free on orders of $50 or more, so either set ships free. And the Alaskan king? Egyptian Linens doesn’t make sheets for it, so you’ll need a custom bedding maker, and you’ll pay more every time you replace them. Worth knowing before you buy the mattress.
How to measure for oversized king sheets
Oversized mattresses vary by an inch or two between makers, so measure the one you have before ordering:
- Width Measure across the middle of the bare mattress, edge to edge. Texas is about 80 inches, Wyoming 84.
- Length Head to foot. This is the number that tells a Texas king (98) from a Wyoming king (84).
- Depth From the bottom edge to the top, at a corner, plus any topper. The Egyptian Linens sets have 18-inch pockets, so they suit mattresses up to about that depth.
Got a camper bed too? Those have their own odd sizes; our RV sheets guide covers them.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Texas king bigger than a Wyoming king?
By area, yes: 54.4 square feet against 49. But a Texas king (80 x 98 inches) is 4 inches narrower and 14 inches longer than a Wyoming king (84 x 84 inches).
How much bigger is a Texas king than a regular king?
A Texas king is 4 inches wider and 18 inches longer than a 76 x 80 inch standard king. Most of the extra space is at the foot of the bed.
Will king sheets fit a Wyoming king bed?
No. A king fitted sheet is 8 inches too narrow and 4 inches too short for an 84 x 84 inch Wyoming king, so the corners won’t stay on. Buy sheets made for the size.
What is bigger than an Alaskan king bed?
Nothing in the usual size charts: at 108 x 108 inches, the Alaskan king is the biggest common size. Anything larger is custom-made.
How much do Texas king sheets cost?
Egyptian Linens’ 608 thread count cotton sateen Texas king set was $180 when checked on 27 October 2026, and its Wyoming king set $160. Each includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two king pillowcases.
My verdict
Choose by the shape of your problem, not the size on the label. Tall sleeper? Texas king. Two adults plus a little one or a dog? Wyoming king. Then measure the room and the way in, and line up the sheets before the mattress arrives. For both sizes, Egyptian Linens’ cotton sateen sets are made to fit; just try the fitted sheet before you wash it.
Found your size?
Our review covers Egyptian Linens' Texas and Wyoming king sets, buyer complaints and returns.
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- Oversized bed sizes: Amerisleep (updated April 2026), Nectar (March 2022) and Purple (April 2025) size guides, read 27 October 2026
- Egyptian Linens: Texas King (80″ x 98″) and Wyoming King (84″ x 84″) 608 thread count cotton sateen sheet set pages, sizes, prices and Judge.me reviews, checked 27 October 2026
- Egyptian Linens refund policy and shipping, checked 27 October 2026
- Standard mattress sizes: our bed sizes guide
