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Desk Height Chart: Desk, Chair & Monitor Height by Your Height

By The Apex Workflows editorial team · Last reviewed Oct 31, 2026

Find your height to see the desk, chair and monitor heights that fit you. A standard desk is 29–30 inches tall, which suits people around 6 feet; most people need something lower when sitting. Tap your height for a full breakdown and setup tips.

Your heightSeatSitting deskStanding deskScreen top (sitting)
4'10" (147 cm)15.2″23.6″37.5″41.3″
4'11" (150 cm)15.4″24.0″38.2″42.0″
5'0" (152 cm)15.7″24.4″38.8″42.7″
5'1" (155 cm)15.9″24.8″39.4″43.4″
5'2" (157 cm)16.2″25.2″40.0″44.1″
5'3" (160 cm)16.4″25.6″40.7″44.8″
5'4" (163 cm)16.7″25.9″41.3″45.5″
5'5" (165 cm)16.9″26.3″41.9″46.2″
5'6" (168 cm)17.2″26.7″42.6″46.9″
5'7" (170 cm)17.4″27.1″43.2″47.5″
5'8" (173 cm)17.6″27.5″43.8″48.2″
5'9" (175 cm)17.9″27.9″44.5″48.9″
5'10" (178 cm)18.1″28.3″45.1″49.6″
5'11" (180 cm)18.4″28.7″45.7″50.3″
6'0" (183 cm)18.6″29.1″46.3″51.0″
6'1" (185 cm)18.9″29.5″47.0″51.7″
6'2" (188 cm)19.1″29.8″47.6″52.4″
6'3" (190 cm)19.4″30.2″48.2″53.1″
6'4" (193 cm)19.6″30.6″48.9″53.8″
6'5" (196 cm)19.8″31.0″49.5″54.5″
6'6" (198 cm)20.1″31.4″50.1″55.2″
6'7" (201 cm)20.3″31.8″50.8″55.9″
6'8" (203 cm)20.6″32.2″51.4″56.6″

All heights measured from the floor, in regular shoes (about 1 in). Estimates from average body proportions; use the calculator for centimeters, barefoot or walking-pad numbers.