Pillow & Pillowcase Size Chart

All UK pillows and pillowcases come in a number of standard sizes. We explain below the different sizes typically available:

• 'Housewife' pillowcases are also referred to as 'Standard'. They have a solid sewn edge, which fits perfectly around your 'Standard' pillow. It measures 50x75cm. This fits any pillow size 50x75cm.

• The 'Oxford' pillowcases have a wide stitched flat hem around the edge to create a border. The size of this hem can vary in width, but it is likely to be between 5 and 10cm. It measures inside 50x75cm and outside depending on the hem size 60x85cm. This fits any pillow size 50x75cm.

• The 'King' size pillowcase, also named 'Super King' 'Extra Long' 'XL' or 'Large'. This pillowcase is just like a 'Standard' size pillowcase, however it is longer. This is usually 15cm longer, so it is more oblong in size. Note that two 'King' sized pillows will fit across a Super King size bed which measures 183cm wide. It measures 50x90cm. This fits a pillow size 50x90cm.

• The 'Square' size is more often used for decorative purposes. These pillowcases like the 'Oxford' pillowcase have a wide stitched flat hem around the edge to create a border (or flap). The size of this hem can vary in width, but it is likely to be between 5 and 10cm. It measures inside 65x65cm and outside depending on the hem size 75x75cm. This fits a pillow size 65x65cm. 

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