Start here, then adjust to your body.

These are estimated starting ranges—not ideal heights, guarantees, or ergonomic standards. Set your chair first, bring the keyboard to relaxed elbow height, and then position the screen. For a value tailored to your exact height, use the ergonomic height calculator.

Sitting desk, chair, and standing desk height chart

Measure desk and keyboard heights from the floor to the surface where your hands rest. Measure chair height from the floor to the top of the compressed seat cushion.

Estimated starting ranges based on stature. Imperial values are shown first; metric equivalents appear below.
Your heightSitting keyboard surfaceChair seat heightStanding keyboard surface
4′10″ (147.3 cm)22.5–24.5 in
57.1–62.2 cm		14.0–15.0 in
35.6–38.1 cm		30.9–32.9 in
78.5–83.6 cm
5′0″ (152.4 cm)23.3–25.3 in
59.2–64.3 cm		14.5–15.5 in
36.8–39.4 cm		32.0–34.0 in
81.3–86.4 cm
5′2″ (157.5 cm)24.1–26.1 in
61.2–66.3 cm		15.0–16.0 in
38.1–40.6 cm		33.1–35.1 in
84.1–89.2 cm
5′4″ (162.6 cm)24.9–26.9 in
63.3–68.4 cm		15.5–16.5 in
39.4–41.9 cm		34.2–36.2 in
86.9–91.9 cm
5′6″ (167.6 cm)25.7–27.7 in
65.4–70.4 cm		16.0–17.0 in
40.6–43.2 cm		35.3–37.3 in
89.7–94.7 cm
5′8″ (172.7 cm)26.5–28.5 in
67.4–72.5 cm		16.5–17.5 in
41.9–44.5 cm		36.4–38.4 in
92.5–97.5 cm
5′10″ (177.8 cm)27.4–29.4 in
69.5–74.5 cm		17.0–18.0 in
43.2–45.7 cm		37.5–39.5 in
95.3–100.3 cm
6′0″ (182.9 cm)28.2–30.2 in
71.5–76.6 cm		17.5–18.5 in
44.5–47.0 cm		38.6–40.6 in
98.0–103.1 cm
6′2″ (188.0 cm)29.0–31.0 in
73.6–78.7 cm		18.0–19.0 in
45.7–48.3 cm		39.7–41.7 in
100.8–105.9 cm
6′4″ (193.0 cm)29.8–31.8 in
75.6–80.7 cm		18.5–19.5 in
47.0–49.5 cm		40.8–42.8 in
103.6–108.7 cm
6′6″ (198.1 cm)30.6–32.6 in
77.7–82.8 cm		19.0–20.0 in
48.3–50.8 cm		41.9–43.9 in
106.4–111.5 cm
6′8″ (203.2 cm)31.4–33.4 in
79.8–84.8 cm		19.5–20.5 in
49.5–52.1 cm		43.0–45.0 in
109.2–114.3 cm

How the estimates are calculated

We use a transparent proportional heuristic, then show a practical band around each estimate. The input is total stature in inches. The table values are rounded to one decimal place only for display, and metric values are converted from the underlying range endpoints.

Sitting keyboard surface40.5% of stature, with a ±1-inch starting band.height × 0.405 ± 1 in
Chair seat25% of stature, with a ±0.5-inch starting band.height × 0.25 ± 0.5 in
Standing keyboard surface55% of stature, with a ±1-inch starting band.height × 0.55 ± 1 in
Important: These coefficients are The Workspace Pro’s estimation model. OSHA does not publish, endorse, or validate these coefficients. Individual limb and torso proportions can shift a useful setting substantially. Footwear, seat-cushion compression, keyboard thickness, and desktop thickness also affect the finished setup.

Fine-tune the number using posture checkpoints

The chart gives you a measuring-tape target. Your posture tells you whether to move above or below it. OSHA’s computer workstation guidance is useful for these checkpoints, even though it does not supply our coefficients.

If the chair is too high or low

  • Too high: lower it until your feet are supported. If the keyboard then sits too high, add a footrest and keep the chair at elbow height.
  • Too low: raise it until thighs feel supported and shoulders can stay relaxed; check that your feet still have firm support.

If the keyboard is too high or low

  • Too high: lower the surface or use a keyboard tray if shoulders lift, elbows flare, or wrists bend upward.
  • Too low: raise the surface if you lean forward or reach down. Aim for relaxed shoulders, elbows near the torso, and neutral wrists.

If standing height feels wrong

  • Too high: lower the desk until forearms meet the keyboard without shrugged shoulders.
  • Too low: raise it until you can work upright without leaning onto the desk. Recheck after changing shoes or adding a mat.

Set the monitor after the input surface. OSHA’s monitor guidance recommends a screen at or slightly below eye level, positioned so you can view it without bending the head or neck.

Posture sources and scope

Not medical advice: This chart is educational and cannot diagnose, prevent, or treat pain or injury. If a setup change causes pain, numbness, tingling, or persistent discomfort, stop and consult a qualified healthcare or ergonomics professional.

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Planning to alternate positions? See the standing desk guide for adjustment-range and setup considerations.