what is the size of a standard pillow

June 28, 2026

A standard bed pillow typically measures about 20 x 26 inches, which is roughly 51 x 66 centimeters.

Quick Scoop

In most of the US and Canada, “standard pillow” means 20" wide by 26" long (51 x 66 cm).

Many sizing charts list Queen (20" x 30") and King (20" x 36") as the next sizes up, but those are not considered “standard.”

In the UK, what’s commonly sold as a standard sleeping pillow is often closer to 20" x 30" (50 x 75 cm), so you may see a slightly longer “standard” there.

Common pillow size chart

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Pillow type</th>
      <th>Size (inches)</th>
      <th>Size (cm)</th>
      <th>Notes</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Standard (US/Canada)</td>
      <td>20 x 26</td>
      <td>51 x 66</td>
      <td>Most common everyday bed pillow size.[web:1][web:2][web:3][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Super Standard</td>
      <td>20 x 28</td>
      <td>51 x 71</td>
      <td>Slightly longer than standard, still fits most standard cases.[web:1][web:2][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Queen</td>
      <td>20 x 30</td>
      <td>51 x 76</td>
      <td>Good for restless sleepers, fills a Queen bed nicely.[web:1][web:2][web:3][web:7][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>King</td>
      <td>20 x 36</td>
      <td>51 x 92</td>
      <td>Best for large beds and very active sleepers.[web:1][web:2][web:3][web:7][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Body</td>
      <td>20 x 54</td>
      <td>51 x 137</td>
      <td>Full‑length support, popular with side sleepers and during pregnancy.[web:1][web:2][web:3][web:7][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Standard (UK)</td>
      <td>Approx. 20 x 30</td>
      <td>50 x 75</td>
      <td>Typical UK “standard” rectangle pillow length is closer to a US Queen.[web:5][web:6]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Little buying tip

When you shop, check both the pillow and pillowcase labels: as long as the case is designed for 20 x 26 in (or 51 x 66 cm), it will fit what most brands call a standard pillow, even if regional naming varies slightly.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.