Desk Height Calculator

What is a Desk Height Calculator?

A Desk Height Calculator is a tool designed to help you determine the optimal height for your desk and monitor based on your height and whether you're sitting or standing. This calculator aims to improve your workspace ergonomics, potentially reducing discomfort and increasing productivity.

The Formula

The formulas for calculating optimal desk and monitor heights are:

For sitting position:

\[Desk Height = 0.4 \times Total Height\] \[Monitor Height = 0.5 \times Total Height\]

For standing position:

\[Desk Height = 0.57 \times Total Height\] \[Monitor Height = 0.67 \times Total Height\]

Where:

• Desk Height: The optimal height of your desk surface
• Monitor Height: The optimal height to the center of your monitor
• Total Height: Your height in centimeters

Calculation Steps

1. Measure your height in centimeters or inches
2. If height is in inches, convert to centimeters (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
3. Determine if you're calculating for a sitting or standing desk
4. Apply the appropriate formula based on your position
5. The results give you the optimal desk and monitor heights

Example Calculation

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

Desk Height:

\[Desk Height = 0.4 \times 170 cm = 68 cm\]

Monitor Height:

\[Monitor Height = 0.5 \times 170 cm = 85 cm\]

Visual Representation

This visual representation shows the calculated desk and monitor heights for a person 170 cm tall in a sitting position. The desk surface is at 68 cm, and the center of the monitor is at 85 cm from the ground.