Short king mattresses

Updated Oct 26, 2026 · 13 makers’ own size lists checked · findings from 6 independent testing sites · How we pick

72 × 75 inches 182.9 × 190.5 cm

An RV short king is 72 inches wide and 75 inches long: RV king width, 5″ shorter.

Commonly used for: RV bedrooms with a king-width platform that measures 75″ long.

We’ve gathered every Short king mattress we could find into one list: 39 from 13 makers, each sold in exactly 72 × 75 inches.

  • 39 mattresses in this exact size
  • 21 ready-made, 18 made to order
  • 31 you can return
  • 7 independently tested
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Is your bed a short king?

Measure inside the frame and enter the inches.

Best short king mattresses, according to expert reviewers

Picked from what independent reviewers found in their testing (Sleep Foundation, RTINGS, Mattress Clarity, Sleepopolis and others), among mattresses sold in exactly 72 × 75″. Ordered by the evidence, not by commission; we may earn one if you buy.

Best overall

SleepDogBigDawg Mattress72 × 75″: $1,099 sale

Independent testers liked it for side sleepers, back sleepers, stomach sleepers and heavier people. (Sleep Doctor, Nonbiased Reviews)

Watch out: The page doesn't say how different the two sides feel.

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Best for back sleepers

RVMattress.comPlank Firm Luxe72 × 75″: from $1,865

Best for back sleepers, especially over 230 lb. (Sleep Foundation)

Watch out: Brooklyn Bedding lists its height as both 12″ and 13″, so check before ordering if height matters.

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Best for heavier people

RVMattress.comPlank Firm72 × 75″: from $1,532

Best for heavier sleepers. (Sleep Foundation, Mattress Clarity)

Watch out: Brooklyn Bedding calls it a ten on its firmness scale, so it suits people who want a very firm bed.

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Best for edge support

RVMattress.comAurora Luxe Cooling72 × 75″: from $2,465

Robust, reliable reinforced edges. (Sleep Foundation, Mattress Clarity, NapLab)

Watch out: Pick firmness carefully: it comes in Soft, Medium and Firm, plus an optional pillow top.

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Best value

RVMattress.comCopperFlex RV Hybrid72 × 75″: from $1,065

The lowest price in 72 × 75″ among mattresses reviewers rated well on two or more counts. (Sleep Foundation)

Watch out: The 10″ version uses a 6″ coil unit; the 12″ and 14″ use 8″ coils.

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All 39 Short king mattresses

Each one is sold in exactly 72 × 75 inches, checked against the maker’s own size list.

A standard king is 76 × 80 inches, and an RV king often measures 72 × 80. Neither is interchangeable with a 72 × 75 short king. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. How we choose and research

See every spec side by sideFeel, height, how it’s sold and returns for all 39, in one table
Detail
TypeHybridMemory foamHybridFoamHybridHybridMemory foamMemory foamHybridLatex over foamMemory foamHybridMemory foamMemory foamLatexAdjustable airAdjustable airMemory foamMemory foamMemory foamFoamNatural latexMemory foamFoamHybridHybridMemory foamMemory foamFoamFoamFoamHybridMemory foamMemory foamMemory foamMemory foamMemory foamFoamFoam
FeelSoft, medium or firmDepends on height: firm to mediumMedium-firmFirm, Extra Firm (flippable: one side each)Firm, Extra Firm (flippable)Soft, Medium, FirmFlippable: soft side and firm sideTwo-sided: softer or firmerFirm, supportiveFeel not listed by the makerMedium FirmMediumMedium-FirmNot publishedRearrangeable soft, medium and firm layersAdjustable air firmness by remote, extra firm to softAdjustable air firmness by remote, extra firm to softMedium-firmMedium-softMedium-firmNot publishedConfigurable, soft to superfirmMedium-firm; flippable (softer gel side, firmer foam side)FirmMediumFirm (10.5″), Medium (10.5″), Plush Euro Top (11.5″)Firm (8 out of 10 on Mattress Insider's scale)Medium (7 out of 10 on Mattress Insider's scale)Flippable: soft side + medium side, or medium side + firm sideFlippable: soft side + medium side, or medium side + firm sideNot publishedMedium Hybrid Plus (8″), Plush Ultra Hybrid (10″)Soft (ILD 26), Medium (ILD 36), Firm (ILD 46)Soft, Medium, FirmFirmFirmMedium-firmMediumMedium-plush
Height in Short king13.25″ or 14″6″ or 8″ or 10″ or 12″ or 14″10″ or 12″ or 14″10″13″13.25″ or 14.5″9″8″ or 11.5″8″8.5″8″ or 10″10″10″6″8″9.5″8″7″11″11″2.5″ or 3″ or 4″ or 5″ or 6″ or 6.5″ or 7″ or 8″ or 9″You choose6″5.5″9″10.5″ or 11.5″You choose9.75″8″10″5.5″8″ or 10″8″ or 10″6″ or 8″ or 10″ or 12″6″8″10″12″14″
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Returns365-night trial365-night trial365-night trial365-night trial365-night trial365-night trial120-night trial365-night trial365-night trial365-night trial100-night trial101-night trial101-night trial101-night trialNo returnsNo returnsNo returns120-night trial120-night trial120-night trialReturnableNo returns365-night trial121-night trial365-night trial365-night trial365-night trial365-night trialNo returnsNo returnsNo returns100-night trialReturnableNo returns120-night trial120-night trial120-night trial120-night trial120-night trial
Good fit ifYou want a coil hybrid and a choice of firmnessYou need a very low profile: 6″ or 8″RV coil mattressVery firm, flippable foamVery firm, flippable hybridCooling zoned hybridFlippable truck mattressYou want an all-foam bed with a softer and a firmer side to choose fromYou want coil support but cannot fit a tall hybridYou want latex rather than memory foam on topRV short sizesRVs and campersRV foam, lower priceFolding guest bed, RV sizesLatex for RV bedsDial-in air firmnessDial-in air firmnessTruck bunks and small RV bedsSofter RV short sizesFirmer RV short sizesHard-to-find OEM piecesYou want latex throughout the mattressLow profile, mid-pricedMattress Insider’s firm, thin entry modelMemory foam plus coilsThree feels, edge supportFirm RV foamMedium RV foamFlip for two feelsFlip for two feelsThin RV and odd shapesRV beds and 3/4 bunksRV short fulls and kingsOlympic queen or 70″ RV kingThin RV bunks and odd bedsThin RV bunks and odd bedsRV bunks and odd bedsRV bedsRV beds
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Can’t find the right one?

A custom maker can build a short king mattress to your exact inches, including rounded or cut corners. Stores rarely keep this size on the floor.

The size at a glance

Inches
72 × 75
Centimeters
182.9 × 190.5
Feet
6′ × 6′ 3″
Sleeping area
37.5 sq ft 13% more than a queen
Also called
RV short king, 72 × 75

Is a short king right for you?

Good for

  • RV bedrooms with a king-width platform that measures 75″ long

Watch out for

  • Easy to confuse with the 72 × 80 RV king. Check the length.
  • Few ready-made sheets. Expect to buy RV short-king sets specifically.

Short king vs other sizes

How it compares with the sizes people mix it up with.

SizeInchesSleeping areaCompared with short king
Short king72 × 7537.5 sq ftThis size
RV king72 × 8040 sq ft5″ longer
Short queen60 × 7531.3 sq ft12″ narrower
King76 × 8042.2 sq ft4″ wider, 5″ longer
Twin38 × 7519.8 sq ft34″ narrower
Full54 × 7528.1 sq ft18″ narrower
Queen60 × 8033.3 sq ft12″ narrower, 5″ longer

Online stores that list 72 × 75

Stores whose own site lists this exact size. A listing isn’t proof it’s in stock; check before you order.

Every online store we track

What else you’ll need

Sheets

Look for RV short-king (72 × 75) sheets. RV king sheets are 5″ too long.

A base that fits

Plywood RV platform. Measure inside any trim.

Check your base

A topper (optional)

9 toppers come in this size.

Topper fit guide

Make sure it’s really a short king

A standard king is 76 × 80 inches, and an RV king often measures 72 × 80. Neither is interchangeable with a 72 × 75 short king.

Questions about Short king mattresses

How big is a short king mattress?

An RV short king is 72 inches wide and 75 inches long: RV king width, 5″ shorter.

What is an RV short king?

A 72 × 75 mattress: as wide as an RV king, as long as an RV short queen.

Will it fit my bed frame?

Check the platform width at both the head and foot. Leave room for doors, drawers, and the path around the bed as the RV manufacturer requires. A standard king is 76 × 80 inches, and an RV king often measures 72 × 80. Neither is interchangeable with a 72 × 75 short king.

Can I return a short king mattress?

31 of the 39 Short king mattresses we list can be returned under the seller’s trial. Made-to-order mattresses often can’t. Each one’s return terms are in its details.

Where can I buy one?

Mostly online from the brands on this page, which ship to most US addresses. Local mattress factories can build one; stores rarely keep this size on the floor.

How much does it cost?

Prices change often, so we link to each seller instead of listing them. Odd sizes are often priced at or above the nearest standard size, and made-to-order ones usually cost more.

Are the owner reviews about this size?

Usually not. Owner feedback is about the mattress model, often in a more common size. Each summary says whether it’s about this exact model, and links to the source.

How common is a 72 × 75″ short king in RVs?

125 of the 8,087 RV floorplans we have bed sizes for (2%) use exactly 72 × 75″ for the main bed, across 6 makers, most often Fleetwood RV, Holiday Rambler, Winnebago and Dynamax. Sizes vary by model and year, so measure your platform before you order.

From makers’ spec sheets, brochures and floorplan drawings, plus dealer and owner reports where makers don’t publish inches.

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