Measure the equipment
Use physical monitor width, stand depth, keyboard depth and the cable bend—not only the product category.
Calculate screen dimensionsFree workspace tool
Home office desk size calculator
Estimate the desk surface your equipment needs before comparing products. Enter the maximum space in your room—not the size of a desk you have already found.
Your available space
Desk-size reference
What common desk dimensions can hold
The examples below apply the same allowances as the calculator. They are layout starting points, not claims that every product with those dimensions will fit.
| Desktop | Useful starting scenario | Main constraint to check |
|---|---|---|
| 80 × 50 cm | Laptop-only work with compact input devices | Forearm support, chair access and cable space |
| 100 × 60 cm | One external monitor without a side-by-side open laptop | Monitor-stand depth and eye distance |
| 120 × 70 cm | Two monitors, or one monitor plus an open laptop | Combined screen width and stand footprint |
| 140 × 70 cm | Two monitors with useful writing or docking space | Room and chair pull-out footprint |
Measure under the desk
Drawers, frames and cable trays can reduce knee, thigh and chair-arm clearance even on a wide top.
Use the measurement worksheetMeasure the room
Include the chair pulled back, open doors, radiators, skirting boards and a usable walking route.
Draw the room to scaleBest next step
Check the complete workstation footprint
A desktop can hold the equipment and still leave too little space for the chair, doors or a safe route through the room. Put the calculated desk into a measured floor plan before choosing a product.
Worked examples and buying guides
Use the numbers in a real setup
What size desk do you need for two 27-inch monitors?
Compare measured dual 27-inch monitor layouts, angled screens, stands and arms before choosing desk width and depth.
60cm vs 80cm desk depth: what fits your workspace?
Work out usable desk depth from the screen, stand, keyboard and room clearance, with three illustrated 60cm and 80cm examples.
120cm vs 140cm vs 160cm desks: what actually fits?
Compare three desk widths using the same equipment, writing space and room-clearance checks, without assuming a larger desk always works better.
24 vs 27 vs 32-inch monitors for working from home
Compare physical screen dimensions, resolution, desk fit and working examples to choose a 24, 27 or 32-inch office monitor.