Ergonomics: Your Desk, Tailored

60% of office discomfort is fixed with three adjustments that cost nothing. Start by knowing your numbers.

Your ergonomics calculator

Your height170 cm

Seat height

41–45 cm

Feet flat on the floor, knees at 90°.

Desk height (sitting)

69–73 cm

Elbows at 90° over the surface, shoulders relaxed.

Top edge of the monitor

≈ 120 cm

At eye level, one arm's length away.

Standing desk (if applicable)

103–107 cm

Elbows at 90° standing, screen slightly tilted.

Reference values based on average anthropometric proportions (±2 cm). A height-adjustable chair and a monitor riser cover the whole team's range.

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3 adjustments in 30 seconds

Chair first, always

Raise or lower the seat until your feet are flat and knees at 90°. Everything else adjusts from here — never the other way around.

Elbows at 90° over the desk

If the desk is too tall, raise the chair and add a footrest. If it's too low, a monitor riser compensates the neck posture.

Screen at eye level

Top edge of the monitor at eye level. Your head weighs ~5 kg: every 15° of downward tilt turns it into 12 kg for your neck.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal office desk height?

For most adults, 70–75 cm. The rule: sitting with the chair properly adjusted, elbows rest at 90° over the surface. Our calculator estimates it from your height (≈42% of stature).

How high should the monitor be?

Top edge of the screen at eye level, one arm's length away. If you use a laptop, a riser + external keyboard is the cheapest ergonomic upgrade there is.

Chair with or without a headrest?

A headrest helps during long reclines (calls, reading). For constant active work the key support is lumbar, not the headrest.

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