As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Scores were locked before links were added.Advertising Disclosure
RankingRight
ElectronicsForm a companyKids Learning AppsLaptopsMattressesOnline CoursesTravel InsuranceVPN ServicesVideo Editing SoftwareAntivirus SoftwareCell Phone PlansHome & kitchenHospitalsLanguage Learning AppsNoise-Cancelling HeadphonesNursing HomesParental Control AppsPhoto Editing SoftwarePillowsSoftware & AppsWeb HostingBaby MonitorsDomain RegistrarsEducationHomework Help & Study ToolsPassword ManagersPayrollCRMFamily & KidsJob Search SitesSTEM Kits for KidsPayments & POSTravel & eSIMWebsite Builders How We Rank How We Make Money Search
Home / Pillows guides / The Right Pillow Height for Side, Back and Stomach Sleepers (We Measured Eight)

The Right Pillow Height for Side, Back and Stomach Sleepers (We Measured Eight)

Loft under a 10 lb head-weight for every pillow in our ranking, and the range each sleep position needs.

Written by Team RankingRight
August 23, 2026 · 4 min read

The number on the box is the loft with nothing on it. What matters is the loft with your head on it. We measured every pillow under a 10 lb weight.

Side sleepers: 4–6 inches compressed

Layla Kapok 5.1, Purple Harmony 4.9, Coop Original 4.8 (adjustable), Saatva Latex 4.7. Add fill or choose the high-loft option if your shoulders are broad.

Back sleepers: 3–5 inches

Coop with fill removed, Casper Original 3.6, TEMPUR-Cloud 3.6. The TEMPUR kept our tester's neck level best.

Stomach sleepers: under 3 inches

Brooklinen Plush 2.8, Beckham 2.5, or the TEMPUR-Cloud for a slightly higher, supportive option.

Neck pain

Usually a height problem. Try an adjustable pillow first (Coop, Layla) and change the fill by a handful at a time for three nights each.

» See the full rankings: Best Pillows for Side Sleepers, Best Pillows for Back Sleepers, Best Pillows for Stomach Sleepers, Best Pillows for Neck Pain .