Tool
Desk height calculator
Use measured elbow height when you can. Body-height estimates are a backup for quick planning before you buy or raise a desk.
Suggested desk height—
How this estimate works
For typing, a common ergonomic target is a desk near elbow height so forearms stay roughly parallel to the floor and shoulders stay relaxed. If you only know body height, this tool uses a simple ratio as a planning estimate: about 45% of height for sitting desks and about 60% for standing desks. Measure and fine-tune after setup.
Next: try the monitor distance calculator and readhow to set desk height without guessing.