Updated October 2026
Best standing desks for short people
Most desks bottom out around 28–29″, which is too high for a shorter person to sit at comfortably. You end up shrugging your shoulders or perching on a raised chair with your feet dangling.
We ranked desks for a 5′2″ person by how low they go for sitting and whether they still reach a comfortable standing height.
Personalize with the quizNo. 1
UPLIFT V3 Standing Desk (laminate)
22.6–48.7″ · 355 lb
- Goes 22.6–48.7″ (you need 23.5″ sitting, 38″ standing)
No. 2
FlexiSpot E6
23.6–48.4″ · 275 lb
- Goes 23.6–48.4″ (you need 23.5″ sitting, 38″ standing)
No. 3
UPLIFT V3 Standing Desk (bamboo)
22.6–48.7″ · 355 lb
- Goes 22.6–48.7″ (you need 23.5″ sitting, 38″ standing)
No. 4
FlexiSpot E6 Pro Bamboo 48x24
23.6–48.8″ · 330 lb
- Goes 23.6–48.8″ (you need 23.5″ sitting, 38″ standing)
No. 5
HUANUO 70x30 3-Stage Electric Standing Desk
23.6–49.2″ · 220 lb
- Goes 23.6–49.2″ (you need 23.5″ sitting, 38″ standing)
No. 6
Vari Classic Electric Standing Desk 60x30
25–50.5″ · 200 lb
- Goes 25–50.5″ (you need 23.5″ sitting, 38″ standing)
No. 7
Vari ComfortEdge 80x60 L-Shape Electric Standing Desk
25–50.5″ · 200 lb
- Goes 25–50.5″ (you need 23.5″ sitting, 38″ standing)
No. 8
Vari ComfortEdge Electric Standing Desk 40x26
25–50.5″ · 220 lb
- Goes 25–50.5″ (you need 23.5″ sitting, 38″ standing)
What to look for
- Look for a lowest height of about 24.5″ or less.
- Three-stage legs usually go lowest.
- Use the desk height calculator to get your exact sitting number.
Ranked by our fit score, which compares each desk's published dimensions and weight to the answers above.How we match. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.