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Creating furniture that is comfortable for people has always been the main task of manufacturers.Each country has its own standards for dining tables and chairs.
The entire family should be comfortable at the dining table. This is an axiom that does not require proof. But achieving harmony is not easy – serial furniture may not be suitable.
The comfortable height of a dining table directly depends on the level of the chair and the parameters of the person.
The height of the table from the floor to the tabletop is calculated for a person of average height - 1.65 m. According to the requirements of GOST 13025.3-85 for furniture - the standard height of a dining table is 0.72-0.78 m.
When choosing a dining set, it is necessary to take into account the height of all adult family members.
If this is not enough, then the height of the dining table is calculated using the formula:
B=Rsr*VGOST/RST,
B – calculated table height,
RSR – average height of adult family members,
VGOST – table height according to GOST – 750 mm,
RST – average height of an adult – 1650 mm.
For comparison, in public canteens and snack bars the standard height is 65 cm.If you have a large kitchen, a square table would be best.
The average height of your family members is determined by the arithmetic mean. According to this formula, the basic ranges for the dining table are calculated:
Short people (up to 1.5 m) – 0.75-0.77 m;
Below average height (1.5-1.65 m) – 0.8-0.83 m;
Standard size according to GOST (1.65-1.8 m) – 0.85-0.9 m;
For tall ones (above 1.8 m) – from 1 m.
The kitchen table is the center of the dining area. It must meet the needs of those who live in the house and those who come to visit.
Every family gathers for a family celebration once every six months.The festive table must meet the following mandatory conditions:
One person must occupy at least 0.5 m of the perimeter of the table top;
Select the height of the table in accordance with the formula above, the width should be no less than 0.65 m;
The height of the table determines the level of comfort of use. Here it is necessary to take into account the physiological structure of the human body.For normal sitting at a table we need at least 70 cm, so the average height of a standard table is around 75 cm.
NOTE! Choose compact models with a sliding tabletop.
This is how it is in Europe and Russia - it is customary to sit on a chair at the table.
The standard height of a kitchen chair is the height from the floor to the seat, 40-45 cm.
It should have a comfortable back and a seat height that is comfortable for a person, approximately equal to one fourth of the average height of adult family members. With a height of 1.8 m, its height will be 0.45 m.
The optimal seat depth is 40-45 cm (the seat should not dig into your knees). A person of average height will be comfortable sitting at a table with a height of 74 cm.
NOTE! The distance from the seat to the table top should not exceed 0.3-0.34 m.
People of different heights come to visit, and it is impossible to guess the size of the chair in advance. Buy one or two chairs with adjustable seat height and a footrest for such cases.
Remember that the standard height of a dining table according to GOST is “adapted” to a person with a height of 165 cm.
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Do your back and neck get tired when working in the kitchen? You have chosen the wrong height for your kitchen unit.
In the design of a kitchen set, there are certain standards that are designed for comfortable use of furniture and household appliances, storage of food and other things.
The height of the kitchen table for cutting and preparing food should be equal to half your height, rounded up to 5 cm. If you are 1.72 m tall, it will be 0.9-0.95 m.
These optimal sizes are calculated for the average height of the hostess.The height of the cabinets should be 820 mm, and together with the tabletop – 850 mm.
There is another method for choosing a comfortable height for a kitchen table.
Bend your arm at the elbow.
Measure the distance from the floor to the elbow.
Subtract 15 cm from it.
Use the obtained result when selecting a kitchen set.
All the nuances must be selected in accordance with the needs of the owners and the characteristics of the premises.
NOTE! To find out the value for a sink, add 10 cm to the height of the kitchen table.
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Having a comfortable workspace is essential for you and your child.
One of the most essential things for your child at school age will be a desk.
Staying in an uncomfortable position for a long time leads to rapid fatigue. In addition, there is a risk of developing or exacerbating chronic diseases of the spinal and cervical spine.
Choosing a desk will not be difficult if you know just a few basic parameters.
The height of the table and chair for an adult is selected using the formula above. Usually they are 0.77-0.82 m and 0.45-0.49 m. The length of the backrest should be at least 0.35 m.
A properly calculated computer desk height promotes well-being and productive work.
It is more difficult to determine the optimal dimensions of a table for a child than for an adult. Children grow actively until they are 18 years old, so the furniture will have to be changed every 2-3 years. This problem becomes most urgent from the age of 7, when the child starts going to school.
Many manufacturers now offer "growing" tables or desks.
When making a purchase, try to adhere to the following parameters:
Age (years) and height (m)
Table (m)
Chair (m)
From 7 to 9 years (from 0.8 m)
0.51
0.31
From 10 to 12 years (from 1.3 m)
0.59
0.35
From 13 to 14 years (from 1.48 m)
0.63
0.37
From 15 to 16 years (from 1.53 m)
0.66
0.44
From 17 to 18 years old (from 1.63 m)
0.72
0.46
It is highly recommended that children's desks have a tilted work surface.
Make sure the important details are taken care of:
The feet touch the floor completely with the legs bent at an angle of 90 to 100°;
The gap between the chest and the edge of the furniture is 0.8 m;
The sitting teenager rests his elbows on the tabletop without bending his back or raising his shoulders high,
The computer monitor is placed at a distance of at least 0.5 m, the child looks at it at an angle of 0-30°, bending the neck back is unacceptable. If the furniture is too high and there is no way to change it, then buy a footrest and put a cushion on the seat of the chair.
If a child, sitting at a table, lowers his arm, then the ideal position would be for his elbow to be 5-6 cm below the tabletop.When positioned correctly, the tabletop is at the level of the child's solar plexus.
IMPORTANT! Make your child take a break every 40 minutes.
Take care of the health and comfort of your family and friends. A properly selected height of the dining table will add a sense of coziness to a family celebration and will make you want to meet again. A kitchen set designed for the features of your spouse's figure will preserve her beautiful posture for many years. Your child, sitting at a well-adjusted desk, will study better and get sick less often.
To avoid racking your brains over complex issues of space ergonomics and choosing the most convenient furniture dimensions, there are standard sizes.Most manufacturers who are in direct contact with the buyer produce interesting furniture models to suit the dimensions of each individual family.
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Your measurements are incorrect. At a height of 177, it is comfortable to work at a 68 cm table. At 75, it is uncomfortable because you have to strain your shoulders to keep your wrists on the tabletop. At 68, the elbow angle is almost 90° and the shoulder muscles do not strain. So I recommend buying a table with adjustment. GOSTs are complete crap.
Your measurements are incorrect. At a height of 177, it is comfortable to work at a 68 cm table. At 75, it is uncomfortable because you have to strain your shoulders to keep your wrists on the tabletop. At 68, the elbow angle is almost 90° and the shoulder muscles do not strain. So I recommend buying a table with adjustment. GOSTs are complete crap.