What size is a euro pillow? A euro pillow (or euro sham) is a large square, usually 26 × 26 inches (65 × 65 cm). Some brands sell a slightly smaller 24 × 24 inch euro. Euros stand upright against the headboard behind your sleeping pillows.
Bed pillow sizes
| Pillow | Inches | Centimeters | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro | 26 × 26 | 65 × 65 | Decorative back row on full, queen and king beds |
| Standard | 20 × 26 | 50 × 65 | Sleeping pillow for twin and full beds |
| Queen | 20 × 30 | 50 × 75 | Sleeping pillow for queen beds |
| King | 20 × 36 | 50 × 90 | Sleeping pillow for king and California king beds |
| Body | 20 × 54 | 50 × 135 | Side sleepers and pregnancy support |
| Boudoir / breakfast | 12 × 16 | 30 × 40 | Small accent pillow in front of sleeping pillows |
Sizes are the nominal pillow size. Shams and covers are usually made to the same size, and inserts are often an inch larger (see below).
Throw pillow and lumbar sizes
| Pillow | Inches | Centimeters | Where it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small square | 16 × 16 | 40 × 40 | Accent chairs, kids' rooms, layering in front |
| Standard square | 18 × 18 | 45 × 45 | The most common sofa and patio throw pillow |
| Large square | 20 × 20 | 50 × 50 | Deep sofas, sectionals and outdoor deep seating |
| Extra large square | 22 × 22 or 24 × 24 | 55 × 55 or 60 × 60 | Back row on large sofas and beds |
| Lumbar | 12 × 20 | 30 × 50 | Dining chairs, armchairs, front row on beds |
| Long lumbar | 14 × 24 or 14 × 36 | 35 × 60 or 35 × 90 | Across a bed, bench or daybed |
Which insert size should I buy?
For a full, plump look, many people choose an insert about 1 inch larger than the cover, for example a 19 × 19 inch insert in an 18 × 18 inch cover. With a firm fiber fill insert, the same size as the cover usually works. Ordering a custom pillow from us? We size the fill to the cover for you.
How to arrange pillows on a bed
- King bed: three euros across the back, two king sleeping pillows, then one lumbar or two throw pillows in front.
- Queen bed: two euros, two queen or standard sleeping pillows, and one lumbar.
- Full or twin bed: one or two euros, or skip euros and use standard pillows with a single lumbar.
Need a size that isn't standard?
Window seats, daybeds, benches and outdoor sofas often need pillows in sizes no store stocks. We make custom throw pillows and bolsters to any size, in Sunbrella, Warwick and velvet, as covers only or filled. Need just the fill? Order custom pillow inserts.
For seat cushions, see our cushion size and foam guide, and for UK and European cushion sizes, read standard cushion sizes in the UK, Europe and the US.
Pillow size questions
Is a euro pillow the same as a European pillow?
Yes. In the US both names mean the large 26 × 26 inch square. In parts of Europe, the everyday sleeping pillow is also square, commonly 65 × 65 cm or 80 × 80 cm.
Do euro pillows go on a queen bed?
Yes. Two euros fit across a 60-inch-wide queen bed. A king bed takes three.
What size throw pillow is best for a sofa?
18 × 18 inches suits most sofas. On a deep sofa or sectional, go up to 20 × 20 or 22 × 22 inches so the pillows don't look lost.
What is the difference between a standard and a queen pillow?
Both are 20 inches wide. A queen pillow is 4 inches longer, 30 inches instead of 26.
