Ergonomics & Furniture

Human-scale and furniture dimensions: desks, seating, reach zones, and body clearances.

711–762 mm
28–30 in

Standard Desk Height

Fixed-height work surface for seated desk work, matched to an average-height adult.

deskofficeergonomics
1220–1524 mm
48–60 in

Standard Office Desk Size (Width × Depth)

Typical plan dimensions of a single-person office desk or workstation surface.

deskofficeworkstation
406–533 mm
16–21 in

Office Chair Seat Height

Adjustable seat height range for a task chair, measured floor to seat surface.

chairofficeergonomics
580–710 mm
23–28 in

Office Chair Footprint (Width × Depth)

Plan footprint of a task chair — including armrests and casters — while seated at the desk.

chairofficefootprint
760 mm
30 in

Office Desk & Chair Clearance (Space Behind the Chair)

Clear floor space required behind a desk chair to roll back, stand up comfortably, and — if needed — let someone pass.

chairdeskoffice
432–483 mm
17–19 in

Dining Chair Seat Height

Standard seat height for a dining chair, matched to standard dining table height.

chairdiningseating
711–762 mm
28–30 in

Dining / Standard Table Height

Standard height of a dining or work table, floor to tabletop surface.

tablediningfurniture
610–660 mm
24–26 in

Counter & Bar Stool Height

Seat height for stools paired with counter-height and bar-height surfaces.

stoolbarcounter
508–1016 mm
20–40 in

Monitor Viewing Distance & Height

Recommended eye-to-screen distance and screen top height for computer workstations.

monitorofficeergonomics
32–38 mm
1.25–1.5 in

Door Lever / Handle Diameter

Recommended gripping surface diameter for door levers and cabinet pulls.

hardwaredoorhandle
508–610 mm
20–24 in

Bed Height (Mattress Top)

Height of the top of a mattress above the finished floor.

bedbedroomfurniture
1525–1650 mm
60–65 in

Average Standing Eye Level

Average height of the eyes above the floor for a standing adult, used for sightline and signage design.

anthropometricseye levelsightline
1830–2030 mm
72–80 in

Average Overhead Reach Height

Average maximum overhead reach height for a standing adult, used for shelf and storage planning.

anthropometricsreachstorage
380–460 mm
15–18 in

Sofa & Lounge Chair Seat Height

Seat height for lounge seating such as sofas and armchairs.

sofalounge chairseating