Get your two numbers
A standing desk has to reach two heights: your sitting desk height (elbows level with the desk while seated) and your standing one. The desk height calculator gives you both from your height.
Find your desk.
A few taps. Ranked by how well it fits you.
How tall are you?
24 desks matchYour height sets the lowest desk height you need when sitting and the highest when standing.
170 cm
Buying guide
How to choose a desk that fits.
Check the range
The lowest setting must reach your sitting number and the highest your standing number. Shorter people should watch the minimum; taller people the maximum.
Match the motor to the load
Single motors suit a laptop or one monitor. Dual motors lift more, run quieter and wobble less, which matters with two or three monitors or at full height.
Pick the size last
Measure your space, leave room to roll your chair back, and choose 55–60″ wide for two monitors. 30″ deep keeps a big screen at arm’s length.
Guides
The best desks, by need.
Database
Every desk in the finder.
- UPLIFT V3 Standing Desk (laminate)22.6–48.7″ · 355 lb
- FlexiSpot EN127.9–47.6″ · 154 lb
- FlexiSpot E623.6–48.4″ · 275 lb
- UPLIFT V3 Standing Desk (bamboo)22.6–48.7″ · 355 lb
- Branch Standing Desk26–52″ · 275 lb
- Branch Duo Standing Desk28–47.3″ · 275 lb
- HUANUO 48x24 Electric Standing Desk28.3–46.5″ · 176 lb
- Autonomous Desk 5 (Core) 48x2429.4–47.5″ · 176 lb
- Eureka Ergonomic 61" L-Shaped Standing Desk29.5–48″ · 220 lb
- Vari Classic Electric Standing Desk 60x3025–50.5″ · 200 lb
- Sweetcrispy Electric Standing Desk 48x2427.6–48.3″ · 176 lb
- Claiks Electric Standing Desk 48x2428.3–46.5″ · 176 lb
- ErGear 48 x 24 Electric Standing Desk28.4–46.5″ · 176 lb
- SHW 48″ Standing Desk with Drawer28–45.6″ · 110 lb
- FlexiSpot E6 Pro Bamboo 48x2423.6–48.8″ · 330 lb
- VariDesk Pro Plus 3634–47″ · 35 lb
- VIVO 32" Standing Desk Converter (DESK-V000K)34–49.5″ · 33 lb
- Vari ComfortEdge 80x60 L-Shape Electric Standing Desk25–50.5″ · 200 lb
- Vari ComfortEdge Electric Standing Desk 40x2625–50.5″ · 220 lb
- Claiks L-Shaped Standing Desk 63x5528.5–47.2″ · 220 lb
- HUANUO 70x30 3-Stage Electric Standing Desk23.6–49.2″ · 220 lb
- FEZIBO 48 x 24 Electric Standing Desk (Walnut)28.3–46.5″ · 176 lb
- VariDesk Pro Plus 36 Electric35.5–48.8″ · 44 lb
- Steelcase AMQ Sit-to-Stand Desk28–47.2″ · 144 lb
Questions
What height range do I need in a standing desk?
The lowest setting should reach your sitting desk height and the highest should reach your standing desk height. For someone 5′9″ that’s about 26.5″ and 42.5″. Our desk height calculator works out both for you.
Single or dual motor?
Single motors are fine for a laptop or one monitor. For two or more monitors, or if you’re tall and use the desk near full height, dual motors lift more and wobble less.
What about desk converters?
A converter sits on your existing desk and raises your keyboard and screen. It’s cheaper, but your sitting height stays whatever your current desk is.
Why don’t you show prices?
Prices on Amazon change several times a day. Rather than show a number that may be out of date, we link you straight to the live price.