What Height Should My Desk Be?

Many of us spend most of our working week sitting at a desk, and for that reason, it’s important that the desk is the right height for us to stay productive and avoid strain or injury. You may not think it’s a big deal but maintaining proper posture and comfort can make all the difference to your day at work. In this article, we’ll cover why you should make sure your desk is the right height and how to go about setting it up correctly.

Why is desk height important?

There are numerous benefits to maintaining good posture at work, and having a desk the right height for you is crucial to this. Setting the desk to the correct height means you don’t have to overreach for your mouse, keyboard, or other work-related items. It also allows you to sit comfortably in your office chair and keep your arms at a right angle, with your wrists resting on your desk. This way you’ll avoid short-term aches and strains and you’ll also be protected from long-term injuries such as chronic back pain. Sitting comfortably not only prevents injuries but also helps you stay focused and productive. If you’re spending 40 hours a week sat at our desk, discomfort is only going to become a distraction and stop you from doing your job properly.

Standard desk height

The standard seating office desk height is between 69cm - 71cm tall, which is comfortable for people between 5’8” and 5’10”, but what about everyone else?Adjustable desks allow you and all your employees to work with maximum comfort.

How to find the correct desk height

If you’re wondering if your current desk is the right height for you, there’s an easy way to check. To do this, you simply need to make sure that your desk surface and keyboard are at elbow level when you’re seated in your office chair. This way, you can easily reach your keyboard and mouse with your arms relaxed by your side.

As well as height, there are other ways you can check your desk is as ergonomic as it can be. Here are a few considerations:

Leave plenty of space underneath your desk so you can move your legs freely
Choose a desk with smooth curved edges to avoid bumps and bruises
Add a keyboard tray to your desk for further adjustment options
Use monitor stands or arms to position your computer screen at the perfect height (eyes level with the top of the monitor)

Buy an adjustable office chair, helping you further customise your workspace for maximum comfort

What is the right height for my desk?

While we have shown you how to measure if your desk is right for you, this section discusses exactly how high a desk should be for someone of your height. There’s an easy way to work this out:

(Your height in inches +1 = Your ideal desk height in CM)

An example being, someone 6ft is 72 inches tall, has an ideal seating desk height of 73cm. To simplify this further for you, we’ve put this into a table.

Your Height (Feet and Inches)	Your Height (cm)	Seated Desk (cm)	Standing Desk (cm)	Office Chair – Seating (cm)	Monitor - Seating (cm)
5’6”	167.5	67	94	40.5 - 45	116 - 121
5’7”	170	68	96.5	41 - 45.5	118.5 – 122.5
5’8”	172.5	69	99	42 – 46.5	119.5 – 124.5
5’9”	175	70	101.5	43 - 47	122 - 126
5’10”	177.5	71	104	43.5 - 48	123.5 - 128
5’11”	180	72	106.5	44.5 – 48.5	125.5 – 129.5
6’	182.5	73	109	45 – 49	127 – 132
6’1”	185	74	111.5	46 – 50	129 – 133.5
6’2”	187.5	75	114	46.5 – 50.5	130.5 – 135.5
6’3”	190	76	117	47.5 - 51	132.5 - 137
6’4”	192.5	77	119	48.5 – 52	134 – 139.5
6’5”	195	78	122	49.5 – 52.5	136.5 – 141
6’6”	197.5	79	124.5	50 – 53.5	138 - 143

This table should help you set your desk and work equipment to the best height for your comfort, helping you avoid straining yourself and remain productive during long hours. Furniture at Work offers a range of ergonomic adjustable desks at a great price, take care of your health and browse our range or get in touch on 020 4506 2169.

February 26, 2021 | View: 10081 | Categories: office desks, home office guide