Pillow Loft Chart for Side Sleepers (PDF)

Find the best pillows for side sleepers and every position with a free printable loft chart: exact height ranges plus a 10-second alignment test.



FAQs

You can measure your shoulder gap accurately by standing against a wall. Have a partner measure the straight horizontal distance from the wall to the base of your neck. Match that exact number to the left column of the printed chart to find your baseline loft.

Yes, you can manually adjust for bed sinkage using the modifier key at the bottom of the page. If your mattress is very plush, subtract 0.5 to 1 inch from your recommended loft since your torso will sink deeper into the bed.

Yes, you can use the chart completely digitally. Click the ‘Download PDF’ button below to save it directly to your files. You can then reference the exact height ranges right on your screen while you are shopping in a store.

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