Where Should Armrests Be?

The armrests should be positioned at your natural elbow position. When they are properly set, your armrests should sit just under your elbows when your hands are in your lap.

Should armrests be above or below desk?

Height Adjustable

The ideal height range of armrests should be such that it is high enough to be level with your desk, and low enough that it can go under the desk when needed.

How wide should armrests be?

Make armrests a minimum of 8" long, 2" wide, and spaced approximately 19" apart.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.