Standing Desk Size Chart - Kesseböhmer Ergonomics

A Standing Desk
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5 Quick Tips

Wear comfortable shoes that you would wear while using the desk. If you stand on an anti-fatigue mat, make sure it’s in place when you measure.

Stand in front of the desk, then bend your arms at the elbow so that they are at 90 degrees to the floor. Factor in your keyboard height by adjusting the work surface height slightly lower than your elbow.

Adjust the height of the monitor to prevent eye strain and neck strain. Place the monitor so the top of the screen sits just below eye level, and then tilt it 10 degrees upward.

Place the monitor so the screen is a comfortable arm’s length from your face to prevent shoulder and neck strain. The ideal distance is usually between 20 and 40 inches.

Once you’ve tried it, check your comfort! Comfort is your best guide, so if you find you’re not comfortable at the end of the day, make an adjustment.

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The Finer Points

With the rate that workplaces are adopting standing desks, it makes sense that one of the hottest ergonomic questions of the moment is “how high should a standing desk be?” After all, proper adjustment is crucial to getting the most out of a standing desk.

You can get an approximation of the right height based on our table of standing desk heights, but some fine tuning will be necessary, and we can explain why.

The Details

If you’re using an adjustable standing desk all day, finding the sweet spot makes all the difference.

The goal is to maintain proper posture and prevent strain that can creep in. An onsite ergonomic assessment can provide more targeted advice for fine tuning your adjustments.

Seated Height Adjustment

For a height adjustable workstation, the ability to adjust seated desk height can be another great ergonomic advantage. Most traditional seated desks are designed with a fixed height of 29”, which places the keyboard at the ideal height for someone who is 6’4” – hardly the average worker’s height. According to the most recent ANSI/BIFMA anthropometric studies, the average female in the U.S. workforce is 5’ 4”, and the average male is 5’ 10”. To meet the diverse needs of the shortest and tallest workers, you really need an adjustable height desk that can go from 22.5” to 48.5”.

Most Important Factor in Standing Desk Height

A fully adjustable desk allows you to adjust the desk height regardless of who is using the desk, or whether you’re wearing a different pair of shoes. Look for one that will support ergonomic working positions and meet your needs for flexibility. By focusing on comfort and remembering to alternate between sitting and standing, you will be able to establish an ideal standing desk height.

A Standing Desk Size Chart

5 Quick Tips

Wear comfortable shoes that you would wear while using the desk. If you stand on an anti-fatigue mat, make sure it’s in place when you measure.

Stand in front of the desk, then bend your arms at the elbow so that they are at 90 degrees to the floor. Factor in your keyboard height by adjusting the work surface height slightly lower than your elbow.

Adjust the height of the monitor to prevent eye strain and neck strain. Place the monitor so the top of the screen sits just below eye level, and then tilt it 10 degrees upward.

Place the monitor so the screen is a comfortable arm’s length from your face to prevent shoulder and neck strain. The ideal distance is usually between 20 and 40 inches.

Once you’ve tried it, check your comfort! Comfort is your best guide, so if you find you’re not comfortable at the end of the day, make an adjustment.

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When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are sitting

The height of your seat

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

When you are standing

Change from sit to stand

The height of your monitor

The height of your keyboard

A Standing Desk
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