The Complete Guide to Office Desk and Table Sizes

Office desks are an necessary part of furniture in our daily work or life. When purchasing an office table, we often face a variety of different sizes of modern desks and may not know how to choose one that meets our needs. In the following article, I will discuss the various dimensions of modern office tables, the spaces they are suitable for, and how to optimize the size of the desk and the office space to achieve the best possible arrangement.

Furthermore, through the following learning, we will also understand the impact of the dimensions of a modern work desk on office efficiency and comfort.

Basic Types of Office Desks

1 Standard Office Desk

Our standard office desks are rectangular in shape. The standard dimensions for these desks are as follows.

a .smaller office spaces or home offices. It comes with two drawers underneath the tabletop. There is a fixed panel (usually 400mm in height, although some panels may extend to the floor). Standard office desks come in the following sizes:

• 1400X600X750
• 1600X750X750
• 1800X800X750
• 2000X900X750
• 2200X1000X750:

These desks are larger in size and come with wire management features. They also include panels and drawers.

2 L Shape Office Desk

As the prevalence of computers and office equipment has grown, traditional wooden desks no longer meet the needs of modern offices. People require more flexible spaces to accommodate these devices. To enhance work efficiency and save office space, L-shaped desks have been designed. L-shaped office desk are primarily used by managers and executives in companies. L desks are relatively large in size. They are typically divided into a main desk and return desk or return cabinet. According to the office furniture association's requirements for office furniture dimensions, L-shaped desks come in the following sizes:

• The main desk length ranges from 1600mm to 2400mm, with a width ranging from 700mm to 1000mm.
• The return desk length ranges from 600mm to 1000mm, with a width ranging from 450mm to 600mm.
• The return cabinet length ranges from 1400mm to 2000mm, with a width ranging from 450mm to 600mm.

3 U Shaped Desks

A U-shaped office desk refers to a desk that is in the shape of a U. Due to the need for handling a large number of documents at work, there is a requirement for more storage space, while also considering the convenience of accessing or storing items. Therefore, based on the L-shaped office desk, a set of low cabinets or high cabinets is added to the back, forming a U-shaped configuration. The dimensions for the U-shaped office desk (as mentioned earlier, based on the L-shaped desk with the addition of a set of low cabinets or high cabinets at the back) are as follows:

Low Cabinet:

• Length ranges from 1600mm to 2400mm.
• Width ranges from 400mm to 600mm. -Height is 750mm.

High Cabinet:

• Length ranges from 1600mm to 2400mm.
• Width ranges from 400mm to 600mm.
• Height ranges from 1200mm to 2400mm.

The specific dimensions can be customized according to the user's requirements.

4 Standing desk or height adjustable table

Due to the acceleration of work pace, various health issues continue to plague individuals who need to work in front of computers for long hours, leading to a persistent concern for health and work efficiency. Amidst this ongoing concern, the concept of standing desks has been proposed. According to the standards of the American office furniture organization BIFMA, combined with considerations of ergonomics, aiming to reduce the physical strain and discomfort experienced at work, and recognizing the harm caused by prolonged sitting, the standard dimensions for standing desks have been established.

a The Free Standing Height Adjustable Table

• Length range of 1000mm to 1800mm, with a standard size of 1600L * 800D.
• The width range of the tabletop is 600mm to 800mm, with a standard width of 800D.
• The height adjustment range is from 650mm to 1280mm.

b L shape standing desk

• The main desk size ranges from 1600mm to 2000mm, with a commonly used size of 1600L.
• The return desk size is 800L. The overall dimensions (length times width) are 1600W * 1600D.
• The height of the L-shaped desk is the same as that of the free standing desk.

c Sit-stand adjustable desk

The standard dimensions for a sit-stand adjustable desk are as follows:

• The length of the desk surface ranges from 1050mm to 1800mm.
• The overall width of the work surface is between 1250mm and 1650mm.
• The height can be adjusted anywhere from 650mm to 1280mm, allowing users to customize it according to their height or specific needs.

d Summary

There are three types of height adjustment mechanisms for adjustable desks: electric, manual, or pneumatic.

When using an adjustable desk, you should pay attention to the following issues:

• Length adjustment should consider the size of your workspace and the range of adjustment.
• When adjusting the height, stability must be considered. From personal experience, the higher the adjustable desk, the more unstable it becomes when forcefully shaken. Also, consider the height range to ensure you can freely switch between sitting and standing positions.
• Once the size of the work surface is fixed or purchased, it cannot be changed. Only the length and height of the adjustable desk frame can be altered. Therefore, when purchasing a work surface, consider the amount of items you have to determine the appropriate size.

5 Corner Desks

In home office or office setting, to maximize space utilization, it is beneficial to customize desks in the corner of the room, providing users with the largest possible workspace. The desk has an L-shaped appearance. Drawers or shelves can be designed according to needs to accommodate more items. The size range for corner desks is as follows.

• The main desk length ranges from 1400mm to 2000mm, with a width range of 600-700mm.
• The return desk size typically ranges from 1200mm to 1600mm, with a width range of 400mm-600mm.

6 Mobile Office Desk.

To facilitate the need for office work, sometimes we need to discuss work-related matters with different colleagues or teams. At such times, we require a mobile temporary office desk. These desks are equipped with four load-bearing wheels. The weight and size of these desks are typically not large, with size ranges as follows.

• Small Mobile Office Desk: Length ranges from 800mm to 1200mm, width is 600mm.
• Medium Mobile Office Desk: Length ranges from 1200mm to 1600mm, width is 600-750mm.
• Large Mobile Office Desk: Length ranges from 1600mm to 2000mm, width is 600-850mm.

7 Executive Desk

Executive office desk are primarily used by company managers or higher-level executives, as well as company owners. Therefore, they have higher requirements in terms of functionality, material quality, and appearance, and are larger in size to reflect the company's image and the authority of the decision-makers. According to the standards of the Chinese Office Furniture Association, the dimensions of executive desks are as follows:

A Small Executive Desk:

Typically used by company managers, with the following 1

• Dimensions of main desk length: 1800-2200mm, width: 800-900mm, height: 740-760mm (some clients request a height of 780mm).

• Return desk or cabinet length: 1600-1800mm, width: 450-600mm, height: 680mm.

B Medium Executive Desk

Used by senior managers or small company owners, with larger dimensions to provide more workspace and reflect their status in the company:

• Main desk length: 2200-2800mm, width: 900-1100mm, height: 740-760mm (some clients request a height of 780mm).
• Return desk or cabinet length: 1800-2000mm, width: 450-600mm, height: 680mm.

C Luxury Executive Desk

Mainly used by CEOs of large companies or high-ranking government officials, these desks are more refined and user-friendly in design and functionality. The dimensions are very large.

• Main desk length: 2800-3600mm, width: 1100-1300mm, height: 740-760mm (some clients request a height of 780mm).

• Return desk or cabinet: Since the users are high-level decision-makers, to display their authority, these large executive desks usually do not have a secondary desk or cabinet.

8 Conference Table or Meeting Table

A Round Conference Tables

In interior design for office furniture, we often use round conference tables because they take up less space compared to rectangular conference tables and allow participants to sit closer together, enhancing coordination and cooperation among meeting attendees.

• Small-sized conference tables

These tables have a diameter ranging from 800-1200mm, accommodating 4-7 participants. They are primarily used in small negotiation rooms or reception areas. This size accounts for over 85% of all round conference tables.

• Medium-sized round conference tables:

The diameter of these tables is between 1200-1800mm, with a tabletop thickness of 25mm, consisting of a single piece. They are used in medium-sized conference rooms and come with surface wire boxes and wire managers.

• Large round or oval conference tables

With a diameter ranging from 2000-3000mm, these tables are typically custom-made according to user requirements and are used for large or medium-sized meetings.

Rectangular or Square Conference Tables

Rectangular conference tables are the most commonly used and purchased type of conference table, without exception

• Small Rectangular Conference Tables

Based on my 15 years of sales experience, the dimensions for small conference tables are as follows: the length ranges from 1800-2400mm, and the width ranges from 1000-1200mm. During the sales process, the 1200mm width accounts for 90% of the sales.

• Medium Conference Tables

The dimensions for medium conference tables range from 2400-4500mm in length, with a width range of 1200mm-1600mm. The majority of users opt for the 1200mm width because it offers the lowest cost for the conference table and maximizes material utilization.

• Large Conference Tables

The dimensions for large conference tables range from 5400-12000mm, and custom sizes can also be made according to user requirements. From our sales data, the largest size used is 20000mm in length, with a width ranging from 1600—2400mm, and some tables have a width of 3000mm.

9 Collaborative Conference Tables

In actual work, we sometimes need to rearrange conference tables to facilitate communication and interaction among participants. We can combine these modular conference tables into U-shapes, ovals, or tiered shapes according to the purpose and needs of the meeting to adapt to different meeting formats and numbers of attendees.

This type of modular collaborative table has dimensions with lengths ranging from 800-1500mm, widths from 600-800mm, and a height of 750mm.

Tips for choosing the length dimensions of a conference table: According to the needs of ergonomics, the width of our conference chairs is between 550-600mm. When placing each conference chair, the interval distance is 50mm. Here, we take 600mm as the average data. For example, for a rectangular conference table seating 10 people, with one person at each end and four people on each side, the length of the 10-person conference table would be around 2400mm. Do you understand?