โฑ๏ธ Productivity
Standing Desk Height Calculator
For standing work the desk should sit at elbow height with the arms hanging straight down, which is around 0.62 of your height. Alternating roughly 30 minutes standing to 30 minutes sitting through the day is better tolerated than standing for hours at a time.
How it works
Your height
Main work type
Footwear thickness
Minutes standing per hour
Working hours per day
Standing desk height
Standing desk height
Sitting desk height for the same chair
Standing hours per day
Switch sessions per day
Note
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the Standing Desk Height Calculator?
Fill in the fields above โ the result recalculates instantly as you type. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never collected or stored.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no account, and works on phones, tablets and desktops.