any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold. 2. an anchor of stones.
A standard king-size mattress is 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. A California king mattress is longer by 4 inches (84 inches long), but narrower by 4 inches (72 inches wide). King-size mattresses range in depth from about 9 inches for memory-foam or low-end innerspring models, to 17 inches or more for deluxe pillow-top models.
A standard king size bed is 76 inches wide and 80 inches long. A California is just a few inches narrower than a standard king bed at 72 inches wide, but it's longer at 84 inches. Let us walk you through the pros and cons of each mattress size and get thinking about what to consider before you make your final purchase.