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Derila Pillow Size and Dimensions: What to Check

Loft, footprint and pillowcase fit — the three measurements that decide whether a compact contoured pillow works for you.

Published
2026-01-15
Updated
2026-09-16
Last fact-checked: 2026-09-16
On this page
  1. Which numbers actually matter
  2. Loft matters more than footprint
  3. How to measure your current pillow for comparison
  4. Will a standard pillowcase fit?

Derila’s product page lists the ERGO as 21.3 in × 14.2 in × 4.7 in (about 54 × 36 × 12 cm), weighing 36.9 oz (about 1.05 kg). Its own sales page at derila-ergo.com gives the same footprint (Length 54 cm / 21.2 in, width 36 cm / 14.1 in), but a graphic on the store page shows a smaller 32 cm / 12.6 in by 50 cm / 19.6 in — so treat 54 × 36 cm as the figure to plan around and measure your pillowcase before you order. Either way it is smaller than a standard bed pillow, which is deliberate.

The Derila ERGO pillow viewed from above with arrows indicating its width, depth and height
Manufacturer illustration of the pillow's proportions. The arrows carry no printed measurements, so treat this as a guide to shape only and confirm exact dimensions with the seller.

Which numbers actually matter

Figures as published by Derila, read on 2026-09-16. Specifications may change between production batches and regions.
MeasurementWhy it mattersPublished figure
LengthDetermines pillowcase fit and room to move21.3 in / 54 cm
Width, front to backAffects shoulder clearance when side sleeping14.2 in / 36 cm
HeightThe single most important number for comfort4.7 in / about 12 cm at its tallest, per the store specification list
Height at the neck edge vs the head recessSets how far your head settles and how much your neck is supportedNot published separately
WeightPractical for travel and handling36.9 oz / about 1.05 kg
Alternative figure on the product graphicWorth knowing before you buy a case32 × 50 cm (12.6 × 19.6 in) — smaller, and we could not reconcile it

Loft matters more than footprint

For comfort, height under the neck and head matters more than footprint. Back sleepers generally need less loft than side sleepers, and broader shoulders often need more. Our pillow loft and firmness guide explains how to assess the height you need.

How to measure your current pillow for comparison

  1. Lay your current pillow flat and uncompressed on a hard surface.
  2. Measure its length and width with a tape measure.
  3. Measure its height at the point where your neck rests, without pressing down.
  4. Lie on it in your usual position and have someone photograph you from the front.
  5. Compare those numbers with the seller’s stated dimensions before ordering.

Will a standard pillowcase fit?

With a contoured pillow, a case that is too large is a real problem rather than a cosmetic one: excess fabric bunches over the recess and flattens the shaping you paid for. At about 54 × 36 cm the ERGO is well short of a standard UK or US case (roughly 75 × 50 cm), so a standard case will be loose. Measure the inside of your cases and compare. If they are much larger, plan on using the cover supplied with the pillow or buying a case sized for a contoured pillow.

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