Desk height matters. Below is a quick guide to information on everything about ergonomic desk height, including average desk heights for office desks and standing desks. Then, we’ll review which desks and desk setups might be best for your work environment.

However, this height isn't right for everyone, whether you're on the shorter or taller side of the spectrum). Since 28 inches is an average desk height, shorter or taller people might struggle to find a desk that supports them. So before you can find your perfect ergonomic desk height, you’ll want to choose the type of desk that’s right for you.

Before you can determine the best desk height, you first need to decide if you want a sitting or standing desk.

We recommend a standing desk that you can adjust as needed throughout your workday or for different people.

A standing desk can eliminate the need to worry about buying the right height of a desk. Since sit-stand desks are height-adjustable, you can modify them as needed to the correct desk height for you. Conventional desks, on the other hand, won't be as versatile.

For example, someone who’s five feet tall will not be comfortable at the same desk as a six-foot person, even though the two may share a desk each week. However, those two people will have no trouble sharing a workspace with an adjustable standing desk. Instead, they'll each be able to move between ideal sitting and standing positions.

At Branch, we’ve designed extremely versatile standing desks. Our desks can go as high as 52 inches to accommodate people as tall as 6-foot 8-inches, which eclipses the industry-standard maximum height of 49 inches.

By using a height-adjustable standing desk, you can choose when you want to reap the health benefits of standing and when you'd rather sit. Breaking up long periods of sitting with a stand-up desk isn't just about your wellness; it's also about fighting boredom. Spending extended periods sitting in the same position makes many of us want to stand up and move, and a standing desk lets you do just that.

If you've decided a standing desk isn't for you, most office desks and computer desks come in a standard height of 28 to 30 inches, which could be the wrong table height for you. After all, the standard height encourages good posture only for a limited range of people.

Determining the right desk height for our particular needs is critical. Below is a simple desk height chart for sitting and standing desk heights. Use it to determine the best ergonomic desk height for your body, whether you want to sit, stand, or both.

That said, an adjustable ergonomic office chair can help you achieve a personalized seat height and compensate for the shortcomings of a fixed-height desk, which is helpful if you can't buy a new desk right away. While the desk may not accommodate your height needs, a good chair can move up or down accordingly to help better position your wrists and arms to meet their correct postures.

Aim to find the most comfortable chair with proper lumbar support. This will ensure your body is in the proper position when working long hours and make long periods at your desk more doable.

We offer several ergonomic office chair options that accommodate a wide range of body shapes and sizes, as well as varying budgets. With adjustment options that let you customize your chair to your specific needs, finding the perfect ergonomic office chair is easy.

When it comes to seating that can move with you (and your adjustable standing desks), you have a few options for ergonomic office chairs:

• The Ergonomic Chair
• The Daily Chair
• The Verve Chair
• The Task Chair
• The Saddle Chair
  
  

If you simply must have a backless chair, the clear choice is the Saddle Chair––it’s compact, encourages movement, and comes in five attractive neutral colors. For maximum personalization, the Verve and the Ergonomic Chair have six and eight points of adjustment, respectively (and each has a seven-year warranty). Besides the customization for seat posture, The Ergonomic Chair can be ordered in three seat colors and two frame colors.

The Task and Daily Chairs offer incredible comfort. The Daily Chair is environmentally friendly as well as wallet-friendly, made from 70% recycled materials. The Task Chair provides firm lumbar support with five points of adjustable height.

You’ll have to check the dimensions of your space to ensure that the desk of your dreams will fit in your office. We recommend taking measurements early on — it's no fun to spend long hours unboxing your desk only to find out that it won’t fit in the corner you already set aside.

• Team desks: These are 48 inches by 24 inches, and they're ideal for those who have only the essentials on their tabletop.
• Team plus desks: These are 48 inches by 30 inches, and they offer an extra 6 inches of depth to let you spread out a bit.
• Executive desks: These are 60 inches by 30 inches, and they're ideal for those of us who like to keep our desks full of everything from souvenirs to extra work devices.

If you’re looking for a desk that can also store your files and books, you may want to consider getting an L-Desk. L-Desks are extremely valuable if you don’t have room for extra shelves or storage space in your office. They’re also a great way to split your desk space into two separate halves.

Once you’ve selected the main office furniture, you can focus on organizational tactics to take your workspace to new heights. Adding comfort accessories, such as a footrest, or selecting fun, but functional desk items, such as a desk caddy, can make your office feel more personal and create an organized, calm work environment.

If you'd like help finding your perfect height range and picking the right height-adjustable desk and other ergonomic office furniture, check out our Design My Office feature for personalized recommendations. When comparing options, be sure to check out our bundles.

And since all our products come with a reliable two to ten-year warranty, you can rest assured that you're setting your office up for lasting comfort.

Sources:

The Many Benefits of Standing at Your Desk | Harvard Business Review

Desk Height Calculator: Office Ergonomics In a Blink | Omni Calculator

The Advantages of Ergonomics | OSHA

Perfect Height for a Computer Desk | Chron