Determining the correct height for your desk
The perfect height depends on several factors. Consider, for example, your height and the length of your legs and arms. These all influence the ideal height of your desk. But a good desk is not the only thing you need. It is also important to consider what kind of office chair you need and to adjust it correctly.
Look at how high the armrest of the chair is and the height and depth of the seat. The following table shows which settings correspond to different body heights.
How do you adjust the height of your desk?
When setting up your desk, it is important to take into account the length of your lower leg and upper arm. Do you have upper arms that are shorter than average? Then you need to set your armrests higher. It is important that you set the armrests at the same height as your desk top. Once you are sitting comfortably in your chair, you are ready to set up your desk.
- First, adjust your office chair to the correct height. Do this by ensuring that your pelvis is higher than your knees.
- Keep your arms at a 90-degree angle and sit down with your shoulders relaxed. Then make sure your desk supports your arms. Be sure to adjust your chair before adjusting your desk, otherwise you will have to do it again.
Of course, the height of your shoes is also very important when adjusting the height of your desk. Heels make you a lot taller, so you will need to adjust your desk accordingly. If you find it inconvenient to adjust your desk to a different height every time, you can use a footrest.
Don't have an adjustable desk?
Sometimes people don't have an adjustable desk, so what is the ideal height? Most desks have a standard height of 75 centimeters (with a tolerance of 2 centimeters). In principle, this is a great height to work at.
There are, of course, exceptions to the rule. For example, are you taller than 180 centimeters? Then the desk must, of course, be adjusted to the correct height.
The type of work you do is also important when setting up your desk. Do you work with computers a lot? Then you should set your desk to a height of 80 centimeters. Do you have a job where you mainly write and read? Then it is advisable to set your desk to a height of approximately 70 centimeters.
Work more easily with an electric sit-stand desk
At Wout Monseurs, we offer various options for setting up your sit-stand workstations. Some people opt for a sit-stand stool. Stools raise your position at your desk, which means you will need to adjust your desk to this height. When adjusting your desk, make sure that the angle of your legs is greater than 90 degrees.
With an electric sit-stand desk, it is easy to adjust your desk to the correct height. When working standing up, you can also use your arms (90-degree angle) to set the correct height for your desk. Working with a sit-stand desk has several advantages. These desks ensure that you do not have to work in the same position all day. And, of course, you can always adjust your desk to the correct height.