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Questions about beds and mattresses answered & stories told.

Yes, in a split king bed, each side is typically the size of a twin bed. A split king bed consists of two separate mattresses placed side by side, with each mattress measuring approximately 38 inches wide and 80 inches long. So when combined, the split king bed provides a total width of approximately 76 inches, equivalent to the width of a standard king-size bed. This configuration allows for independent adjustability and customization of each side of the bed, which is especially useful for couples who have different sleep preferences or medical conditions that require specific support levels.

(100% wrong! Each half of a split king is a twin xl size, twin size mattresses are 38" x 75" not 38" x 80")

Learn about all standard mattress sizes at this link.