Desk height calculator - calculate optimal desk height
The ergonomics of your desk and office chair are key to a healthy lifestyle and an active day. Our guides will help you understand what it takes to get the most out of our products and ensure you stay healthy and comfortable in your work environment.
The specified heights are approximate guide values. Depending on your physique, the correct values for you may differ by up to +/- 3 cm.
For our Standable tables, you still need to subtract the height of the tabletop (1.8/2.5cm) from the recommended height in each case.
Ergonomics at work - helpful tips for sitting
We tend to work in a bad posture and in unfit places like from the sofa, especially in the home office. That's why we've put together 8 important tips for working while sitting:
- Shoulders should be relaxed and backward to avoid a hump in the neck.
- Sit all the way back in your office chair. Your pelvis and back should be glued to the backrest.
- Place feet flat on the floor
- Lower legs should be at 90° to the feet
- Controversially, the thighs should not be at a 90° angle to the knees but should drop down from the top.
- The back of your knee should not be on the edge of your chair. Make sure you have some space between them.
- The table height should be adjusted so that the forearms are at a 90° angle to the upper arms. Make sure that your keyboard and mouse are within easy reach.
- To avoid neck pain, the upper edge of the screen should be at eye level. This way you avoid looking down or up and the bad posture of the neck.
Our Lenda office chair is customizable down to the smallest detail and can therefore be completely adjusted to your body and ergonomic conditions. You can slide the seat cushion back and forth to allow the mentioned gap in point 6 between the back of the knee and the chair.
Working ergonomically while standing
We recommend that you regularly alternate between sitting and standing work. This way you promote your blood circulation and keep your body in motion. Through our electrically height-adjustable desks this is made possible for you. To get the best ergonomics out of working while standing, we have also listed the most important tips for you here:
- Shoulders should be loose - do not tense them.
- The forearms should be at a 90° angle on the table or even slightly sloping.
- Stand with your legs wide apart and feet firmly on the floor to distribute the weight evenly. For a soft and comfortable base, you can also purchase a corresponding doormat can be found.
- Again, the top of the screen should not be higher than your eyes.
- Do not lean on the edge of the desk with your stomach. This can lead to a hollow back and thus cause back pain. Therefore, we recommend that you keep a distance from the standing desk.
