Pillow Loft Calculator

Loft refers to the height or thickness of the pillow. It is the most critical factor in spinal alignment. The goal is to keep your head neutral, not tilted up (too high) or down (too low).

Yes! On a soft mattress, your body sinks down, so there is less gap between your head and the mattress—meaning you need a LOWER loft pillow. On a firm mattress, you stay higher up, requiring a HIGHER loft pillow.

Neck pain is usually caused by the wrong pillow height. If you sleep on your back with a high pillow, your chin is forced to your chest. If you sleep on your side with a low pillow, your head drops towards the bed. Both strain muscles.

It depends on preference. Memory foam offers the best contouring and support. Down is soft and luxurious but requires fluffing. Latex is bouncy and cooling. Buckwheat is firm and very breathable.

Measure from the base of your neck to the tip of your shoulder bone. This measurement roughly corresponds to the 'gap' needed to be filled by the pillow when side sleeping.