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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.

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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.

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