Ergonomics · Seating
Dining Chair Seat Height
Standard seat height for a dining chair, matched to standard dining table height.
Description
Seat height is paired with table height to leave comfortable knee clearance (about 254–305 mm / 10–12 in) beneath the tabletop.
Sources
- Furniture industry standards
Tags
Values
Standard seat heightRange
432–483 mm17–19 in
Related dimensions
711–762 mm
28–30 in
Dining / Standard Table Height
ErgonomicsStandard height of a dining or work table, floor to tabletop surface.
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1800 mm
71 in
Dining Table Size for 6 (3 Per Side)
InteriorRectangular dining table length and width to comfortably seat 6 people, 3 chairs per long side.
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