Standard Office Furniture Dimensions: Desk, Table and Storage Size Chart
Short answer: A standard office desk is about 750 mm (2.5 ft) high, 600 mm deep and 1,200 mm wide per person. Cabin tables are usually 1,500 to 1,800 mm wide, conference tables allow 600 to 750 mm of edge per person, reception counters stand about 1,050 to 1,100 mm high, and full-height storage is about 900 mm wide and 1,800 to 2,100 mm tall. Leave about 900 mm behind every chair and 900 to 1,200 mm for aisles.
This page is a reference sheet. We put it together because architects, admin managers and founders ask us for these numbers almost daily at our workshop in Dhanori, Pune. All sizes are common industry dimensions; made-to-order furniture can be adjusted to your floor.
Workstation and desk dimensions
| Item | Width | Depth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact workstation | 1,050 mm (3.5 ft) | 600 mm (2 ft) | 750 mm |
| Standard workstation | 1,200 mm (4 ft) | 600 mm (2 ft) | 750 mm |
| Large workstation | 1,350 to 1,500 mm (4.5 to 5 ft) | 600 to 750 mm | 750 mm |
| L-shape workstation | 1,200 x 1,200 or 1,500 x 1,500 mm | 600 mm on each wing | 750 mm |
| Sit-stand desk | 1,200 to 1,500 mm | 600 to 750 mm | About 700 to 1,200 mm adjustable |
| Computer lab or training desk | 900 to 1,050 mm per seat | 600 mm | 750 mm |
Desk height of 730 to 750 mm suits most adults when used with a height-adjustable chair. Knee clearance under the top should be at least about 650 mm high and 600 mm wide.
Workstation partition heights
| Partition height from floor | Result |
|---|---|
| About 1,050 mm | Low screen, open feel |
| About 1,200 mm | Seated visual privacy |
| About 1,350 to 1,500 mm | Seated privacy with some noise shielding |
| About 1,650 mm and above | Standing privacy, cubicle style |
Cabin and executive table dimensions
| Item | Width | Depth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager table | 1,500 to 1,650 mm (5 to 5.5 ft) | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Executive or director table | 1,800 to 2,100 mm (6 to 7 ft) | 900 mm | 750 mm |
| Side return (side unit) | 900 to 1,200 mm | 450 to 500 mm | 650 to 750 mm |
| Back credenza | 1,500 to 2,400 mm | 400 to 450 mm | 750 mm |
More detail is in our executive desk and director table guide.
Conference and meeting table dimensions
| Seats | Table size (L x W) | Minimum room size |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1,200 x 900 mm or 1,000 mm round | 3.0 x 2.7 m |
| 6 | 1,800 x 900 mm | 3.6 x 2.7 m |
| 8 | 2,400 x 1,200 mm | 4.2 x 3.0 m |
| 10 | 3,000 x 1,200 mm | 4.8 x 3.0 m |
| 12 | 3,600 x 1,200 mm | 5.4 x 3.0 m |
Allow 600 to 750 mm of table edge per person and at least 900 mm between the table and the wall. Table height is 750 mm. Room types are compared in meeting room types explained.
Reception desk dimensions
| Element | Dimension |
|---|---|
| Work surface height | 750 mm |
| Visitor counter height | 1,050 to 1,100 mm |
| Width, one person | 1,500 to 1,800 mm |
| Width, two people | 2,400 to 3,000 mm |
| Work surface depth | 600 to 750 mm |
| Clear space in front | 1,200 to 1,500 mm |
Office storage dimensions
| Item | Width | Depth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile pedestal (3 drawer) | 400 mm | 450 to 500 mm | 600 to 650 mm |
| Low storage | 900 mm | 450 mm | 750 to 900 mm |
| Mid-height storage | 900 mm | 450 mm | 1,050 to 1,200 mm |
| Full-height cabinet | 900 mm | 450 mm | 1,800 to 2,100 mm |
| Personal locker (per door) | 300 to 400 mm | 450 mm | 450 to 900 mm |
| Overhead unit | 900 to 1,200 mm | 350 to 400 mm | 350 to 450 mm |
Shelves for box files need about 330 to 350 mm of clear height. Locker options are covered in our office lockers guide.
Pantry and cafeteria dimensions
| Item | Size | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Four-seater dining table | 1,200 x 750 mm or 900 mm square | 750 mm |
| High table | 1,800 to 2,400 x 600 mm | 1,050 mm |
| Pantry counter | 600 mm deep | 850 to 900 mm |
| Dining chair seat | 450 mm | |
| Bar stool seat | 750 mm |
See office pantry design ideas for layouts.
Office chair dimensions
| Measurement | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Seat height (adjustable) | 420 to 520 mm |
| Seat width | 450 to 500 mm |
| Seat depth | 420 to 480 mm |
| Base diameter | 600 to 650 mm |
Clearances and aisle widths
| Location | Clearance |
|---|---|
| Behind a seated person, no walkway | About 900 mm |
| Behind a seated person, with walkway | About 1,200 to 1,500 mm |
| Back-to-back rows | About 1,800 mm between desk edges |
| Secondary aisle | About 900 mm |
| Main aisle | About 1,200 mm |
| In front of storage with hinged doors | About 900 mm |
| Around a conference table | About 900 mm, 1,200 mm for comfort |
Always check your building’s fire-safety and occupancy requirements, which can set wider exits and aisles.
Space per person: quick planning figures
| Layout | Overall area per person |
|---|---|
| Dense open plan | 45 to 55 sq ft |
| Balanced office with cabins and meeting rooms | 60 to 80 sq ft |
| Spacious, client-facing | 100 sq ft or more |
mm to feet: quick conversion
| mm | Feet (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 450 | 1.5 ft |
| 600 | 2 ft |
| 750 | 2.5 ft |
| 900 | 3 ft |
| 1,200 | 4 ft |
| 1,500 | 5 ft |
| 1,800 | 6 ft |
| 2,400 | 8 ft |
When should you not use standard sizes?
- When a column, beam or door leaves an odd gap that a standard desk wastes
- When users work with large drawings, samples or multiple monitors
- When the room is narrow and a 550 mm deep top keeps the aisle legal
- When matching existing furniture
This is where made-to-measure furniture earns its keep. We explain the benefits in buying office furniture direct from a manufacturer. Our range is on the office furniture manufacturers in Dhanori, Pune page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard height of an office desk?
About 730 to 750 mm, or roughly 2.5 feet.
What is the standard size of an office workstation?
1,200 mm wide by 600 mm deep per person, which is 4 ft by 2 ft. Compact seats are 1,050 mm wide and larger ones 1,350 to 1,500 mm.
How much space should be left behind an office chair?
About 900 mm if nobody walks behind, and about 1,200 to 1,500 mm if the space is also a walkway.
What is the standard size of an office cabin table?
A manager table is commonly 1,500 to 1,650 mm wide and 750 mm deep; a director table is 1,800 to 2,100 mm wide and 900 mm deep.
Talk to Encore Interiors
Encore Interiors designs, manufactures and installs office furniture from its own workshop in Dhanori, Pune.
Address: Survey No. 19, 3/1, near Shard Lawns, Madhav Nagar, Dhanori, Pune, Maharashtra 411015
Phone: +91 89799 31695, +91 75076 17409
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