Ergonomics · Office
Monitor Viewing Distance & Height
Recommended eye-to-screen distance and screen top height for computer workstations.
Description
The top of the screen should sit at or slightly below eye level, with the screen far enough away to reduce eye strain while remaining legible.
Sources
- OSHA computer workstation ergonomics guidance
Tags
Values
Viewing distanceRange
508–1016 mm20–40 in
Screen top at/below eye levelRecommended
0 to -50 mm0 to -2 in