Desk Height Calculator

How to Calculate Optimal Desk Height

Calculating the optimal desk height is crucial for maintaining proper ergonomics in your workspace. This calculation takes into account your height and whether you're using a sitting or standing desk.

The Desk Height Formula

The formulas for calculating optimal desk height are:

For sitting desks: $$Desk Height = 0.4472 \times Body Height$$

For standing desks: $$Desk Height = 0.5764 \times Body Height$$

For monitor height (top of screen): $$Monitor Height = Desk Height + (0.1736 \times Body Height)$$

Where:

• Desk Height is in centimeters (cm)
• Body Height is in centimeters (cm)
• Monitor Height is in centimeters (cm)

Calculation Steps

1. Measure your height in centimeters.
2. Determine if you're calculating for a sitting or standing desk.
3. Multiply your height by the appropriate factor (0.4472 for sitting, 0.5764 for standing).
4. The result is your optimal desk height.
5. To calculate monitor height, add your desk height to 17.36% of your body height.

Example Calculation

Let's calculate the optimal desk and monitor height for a person who is 170 cm tall and uses a sitting desk:

Step 1: Calculate desk height

$$\begin{align} Desk Height &= 0.4472 \times 170 \\ &= 76.02 \text{ cm} \end{align}$$

Step 2: Calculate monitor height

$$\begin{align} Monitor Height &= 76.02 + (0.1736 \times 170) \\ &= 76.02 + 29.51 \\ &= 105.53 \text{ cm} \end{align}$$

Therefore, for a person who is 170 cm tall using a sitting desk:

• The optimal desk height is approximately 76 cm
• The optimal monitor height (top of screen) is approximately 106 cm from the floor

Visual Representation

This bar chart compares the body height, optimal desk height, and optimal monitor height for a person who is 170 cm tall using a sitting desk. It visually demonstrates the proportional relationships between these measurements, helping to illustrate the ergonomic setup.