Related to any one of several mountains in Turkey by the name of AkdaÄ, this surname literally derives its meaning from the words ak meaning white and daÄ meaning mountain and probably denoted someone who lived in the proximity of such a mountain.
While sheet sizes vary by brand and style, a fitted sheet is similar to its respective mattress in measurements; for instance, 78 inches wide and 80 inches long for a king mattress, compared to 72 inches wide, 84 inches long for a California king. The fitted sheet has a little extra width in the king-sized set. Flat sheets are larger: up to 109 inches wide and up to 106 inches long for a king, compared to up to 108 inches width and length for the California king. Flat sheet sizes vary greatly from one style to another.
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.