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Fixed, sit-stand and compact desks for US rooms and apartments: which size fits, which height is right, and what to check before a desk arrives in a 60 lb box.
What will I find here? Fixed, sit-stand and compact desks for US rooms and apartments: which size fits your space, which height is right for your body, and what to check before a 60 lb box arrives. The free desk height calculators give you the numbers first.
Fixed desk: get the height right first
If your desk does not adjust, set the chair so your forearms rest flat on the desk, then add a footrest if your feet no longer touch the floor. That one change fixes most “the desk is too high” complaints without buying anything. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) workstation guidance is the reference for the posture to aim for.
Sit-stand desk: what matters
Height range, stability at full height and a motor that can lift your gear. Use the Standing Desk Height Calculator for your standing height, then program it as a preset. Our guide to standing desks under $400 lists the features that separate a solid desk from one that wobbles.
Small rooms and apartments
A 40 inch wide, 24 inch deep desk fits a bedroom corner. Put it sideways to the window, run the cables down one leg and use the wall above for shelves. The Home Office Ideas section shows full layouts.
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FAQ
How deep should a desk be?
At least 24 inches so a monitor can sit 20 to 40 inches from your eyes with the keyboard in front of it.
Is a standing desk worth it?
For people who sit 8 or more hours and will actually alternate, yes. Read our honest analysis before you spend $200 to $600.
How high should my desk be?
Elbow height when seated with relaxed shoulders. Enter your height in the free Desk Height Calculator for a starting number.
Sources
- OSHA, Computer Workstations eTool: Workstation Components (desks)
- the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA), ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 desk and table products standard
This page is general information, not medical advice.