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Desk & Chair Height for 6'2" (188 cm)
At 6'2", a standard 29–30 inch desk is close to your ideal sitting height (about 29.8 in), but an inch either way still matters over a full workday. Here's how to fine-tune it.
Your numbers at 6'2"
| Measurement | Height from floor | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Chair seat height | 19.1″ (49 cm) | Thighs level, feet flat |
| Sitting desk height | 29.8″ (76 cm) | Keyboard at relaxed elbow height |
| Standing desk height | 47.6″ (121 cm) | Keyboard at standing elbow height |
| Standing desk + walking pad | 49.8″ (127 cm) | Adds about 2.25 in for the deck |
| Top of screen, sitting | 52.4″ (133 cm) | At or slightly below eye level |
| Top of screen, standing | 70.2″ (178 cm) | At or slightly below eye level |
Assumes regular shoes (about 1 in). Barefoot, subtract about 1 in from every number. Estimates from average body proportions: long legs or a long torso can shift them by an inch or two. Fine-tune in our calculator.
What this means for your setup
Fine-tuning a standard desk
Your desk is about right: set your chair so your elbows line up with the desk surface. See our footrest and keyboard tray guide.
Buying a standing desk
Most frames cover your range, roughly 29.8 in sitting to 47.6 in standing. If you plan to add a walking pad, make sure the desk reaches about 49.8 in. See our standing desk guide.
Raising your monitor
Your seated eye height is about 52.4 in from the floor. If the top of your screen sits lower than that, a monitor arm or a stand will bring it up.
FAQ
What height desk do I need if I'm 6'2"?
About 29.8 in (76 cm) for sitting and 47.6 in (121 cm) for standing, in regular shoes.
What chair seat height is right for 6'2"?
About 19.1 in (49 cm) from the floor to the top of the seat, with your thighs level and feet flat.
How high should my monitor be at 6'2"?
Put the top of the screen at or slightly below 52.4 in (133 cm) from the floor when sitting, about an arm's length away.