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Desk and office chair dimensions

Desk height 29-30 inches; standard writing desk 48×24. L-shape 60-72 per side. Office chairs 24×24 with 36 inches behind.

2 min readUpdated 2026-06-10

In this guide

  1. 1

    Writing/standard desk

    Width: 48-60 inches. Depth: 24-30 inches. Height: 29-30 inches.

  2. 2

    Computer desk

    Width: 48-60 inches. Depth: 24-36 (extra for monitor). Height: 29-30.

  3. 3

    L-shape desk

    Each side: 60-72 inches. Depth: 24-30 inches. Corner clearance: plan a chair-radius arc at the inner corner.

  4. 4

    Executive desk

    Width: 60-84 inches. Depth: 30-36 inches. Height: 29-30.

  5. 5

    Standing desk

    Height (adjustable): 24-48 inches. Width and depth: same as standard.

  6. 6

    Office chair

    Footprint: ~24 × 24 inches (5-star base). Seat height (adjustable): 16-21 inches. Walk-back clearance behind desk: 36 inches minimum to roll back and stand.

Frequently asked questions

What's the standard desk height?

29-30 inches for typical seated work. Standing desks 24-48 adjustable.

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