What is correct height for desk?

Most work surfaces are a standard 28″ to 30″, which is a good sitting height for most people between 5’8″ and 5’10” tall who use conventional task chair. If you are taller or shorter, be prepared to change your work surface height. If you use a saddle seat or perch, the work surface must be quite a bit higher.

What is the ergonomic height of a desk?

Sitting: optimally in 22-33″ range, but 5″ range is a minimum (25-30″) Standing: optimally in 35-47″ range, but 4″ range is a minimum (38-42″)

Is height an anthropometric measurement?

Anthropometric measurements are a series of quantitative measurements of the muscle, bone, and adipose tissue used to assess the composition of the body. The core elements of anthropometry are height, weight, body mass index (BMI), body circumferences (waist, hip, and limbs), and skinfold thickness.

What are the anthropometric considerations in work design?

Dimensions recommended include; bench surface height, bench depth and width, back rest width and height, backrest angle, desk height, desk depth, width, and desk angle.

How do you measure anthropometric data?

Equipment

  1. Weight scale.
  2. Calibration weights.
  3. Box to sit on.
  4. Stadiometer.
  5. Knee caliper.
  6. Skinfold calipers.
  7. Tape measure.
  8. Infantometer to measure the recumbent length.

What is anthropometric data?

Anthropometric data are data on human body size and shape and are the basis upon which all digital human models are constructed. The physical size, the postures that can be adopted, and the tasks that can be performed are all influenced by some degree by anthropometry.

How do I know if my desk is too tall?

In short, if your desk is too high, you may experience shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand discomfort. On the contrary, if your desk is too low, you may lean forward when you work or extend your arms forward to use the keyboard/mouse (especially if the armrests of the chair interfere with the desk).

What is the procedure of measuring anthropometric height?

Steps for taking accurate height measurements:

  1. Set the measuring board vertically on a stable level surface.
  2. Remove the child’s shoes and any head-covering.
  3. Place the child on the measuring board, standing upright in the middle of the board.
  4. Read and announce the measurement to the nearest 0.1cm.