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Ergonomic standing desk and chair height guide

The right desk, chair and monitor heights for your height, sitting or standing.

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About Ergonomic standing desk and chair height guide

Enter your height to get a starting point for desk, chair and monitor heights, sitting or standing. Elbows should rest near 90 degrees with forearms level, feet flat on the floor, and the top of the screen at or just below eye level. Adjust from there for comfort.

How to use Ergonomic standing desk and chair height guide

  1. Enter your height.
  2. Choose sitting or standing.
  3. Read the suggested desk, chair and monitor heights.

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Frequently asked questions

How high should my monitor be?

The top edge of the screen should sit at or slightly below eye level, about an arm's length away, so your neck stays neutral.

Why do I need to adjust the chair too?

Your feet should rest flat and your elbows should be near 90 degrees at the desk. Adjusting the chair and desk together makes this work.

How often should I switch between sitting and standing?

Change position regularly, since no posture is ideal for hours. Many people alternate every 30 to 60 minutes and take short walking breaks.

Is Ergonomic standing desk and chair height guide free?

Yes. Ergonomic standing desk and chair height guide on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Ergonomic standing desk and chair height guide on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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