Standing Desk Height Calculator

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Measure with the shoes you normally wear at work. Shoe soles typically add 1-3 cm (0.5-1.5 in).
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Used to estimate calories burned standing versus sitting.
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How many hours per workday you plan to use the desk in the standing position. Health guidelines suggest 2-4 hours.
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Standing desk height (high)Moderate benefit
117.3

Upper end of the comfortable typing range while standing

Standing desk height (low)107.3
Sitting desk height (low)105.7
Sitting desk height (high)111.2
Chair height (low)45.1
Chair height (high)46.7
Monitor top (standing)163.7
Monitor top (sitting)125.6
Extra calories burned standing105kcal/day
Standing desk range107.3 - 117.3 cm
Sitting desk range105.7 - 111.2 cm
Chair height range45.1 - 46.7 cm
Monitor top (standing)163.7 cm
Monitor top (sitting)125.6 cm
Elbow height (standing)112.3 cm
Standing desk (high)117.3
Standing desk (low)107.3
Sitting desk (high)111.2
Sitting desk (low)105.7
Chair height (high)46.7

Your ideal standing desk height is 107.3 - 117.3 cm.

  • Set your standing desk surface between 107.3 - 117.3 cm so your elbows rest at roughly 90 degrees while typing.
  • When sitting, aim for a desk surface of 105.7 - 111.2 cm and a chair seat of 45.1 - 46.7 cm.
  • Position the top of your monitor at 163.7 cm (standing) or 125.6 cm (sitting) to keep your neck in a neutral position.
  • Standing 3 h/day burns roughly 105 extra kcal compared to sitting - about the same as a brisk 15-20 minute walk.

Next stepAlternate between sitting and standing every 30-60 minutes for the best ergonomic outcome. A timer or smart desk reminder can help.

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