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Pillow
also called Bed pillow
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About
A standard bed pillow is a soft cushion measuring over two feet long designed to support the head during sleep.
This size represents a standard bed pillow, which is the most common format used on twin and full beds. Larger options like queen and king pillows add four to ten inches of length to match wider mattresses. Decorative throw pillows are usually square and much more compact, while long body pillows can measure over four feet in length. The thickness and weight can also change significantly depending on whether the fill is down, memory foam, or polyester.
From Wikipedia
A pillow is a soft fabric cushion used to support the head or body. Pillows are a form of bedding that supports the head and neck.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a standard pillow?
- A standard pillow is about 26 inches (0.66 m) long, 6 inches (0.15 m) thick, and weighs roughly 2 pounds (0.9 kg). Its length is about the same as the width of a typical computer monitor.
- How much space does a standard pillow take up?
- About 10 gal (37.9 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
1.98 lb (900 g)
- Space it takes up
- 10 gal (37.9 L)
- Length
- 26 in (66 cm)
- Height
- 5.91 in (15 cm)
Quick answer
A standard pillow is about 26 inches (0.66 m) long, 6 inches (0.15 m) thick, and weighs roughly 2 pounds (0.9 kg). Its length is about the same as the width of a typical computer monitor.
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