What are the standard sizes of kitchen and dining tables?

When choosing a kitchen table, pay attention to the design, material and color; an important point is the height of the kitchen table.

A person spends part of his life at the kitchen table, preparing dishes, having breakfast, lunch or dinner, so it is important to choose a size that makes cooking and eating comfortable. For example, if the level is not high enough, the person will have to lean towards the plate.

In order not to experience discomfort or inconvenience when sitting at the table, you should carefully select the height of this piece of furniture.

What norms and standards exist

The standard height of a kitchen table is regulated by GOST 13025.3-85 “Household furniture. Functional dimensions of tables." According to this document, the distance from the floor to the lid of dining furniture should be 710-780 mm, and to the bottom edge of the tabletop at least 610 mm. This is necessary for comfortable sitting: so that your knees do not rest on the lower surface of the table. The average height is considered to be 750 mm.

The standard distance from the surface of the chair to the countertop in the kitchen is 300-340 mm.

The recommended height of the table surface for comfortable work in the kitchen is 860-910 mm from the floor level. This figure is taken based on the location of the arm bent at the elbow, so as not to cause fatigue when cooking while standing, since most of the time the arms are in this position.

Optimal height of work tables

It is important to know and take into account the optimal height of desks where the housewife spends quite a lot of time. Ideally, compliance should be observed, with the standard kitchen in each functional area having a specific purpose focused on the standard height range (m):

• washing dishes – 0.85 ÷ 0.95;
• cutting of raw products – 0.82 ÷ 0.85;
• cooking – 0.8 ÷ 0.85;
• kneading, rolling out dough – 0.7 ÷ 0.82;
• workspace for installing kitchen appliances, pots with prepared food and other needs – 0.85 ÷ 0.87.

If we take as an example the cutting surface, which, with average height (1.65 m), should rise above the floor by a maximum of 0.82 m, then for a taller person it is advisable to increase this figure. You can make a rough list of the optimal desktop height.

• A height of 1.7 m will require a cutting plane height of 0.85 m.
• At 1.75 m, a worktop level with a mark of 0.87 m is appropriate.
• If your height reaches 1.8 m, then it is more convenient to work on a surface located at a height of 0.9 m from the floor level.

Knowledge of these patterns is of significant help if you plan to make kitchen furniture yourself.

In furniture collections, the standard height of kitchen tables is usually 0.85 m. This does not always suit women, and especially men, who are quite impressive in height. Manufacturers have taken into account the relevance of this problem and now you can purchase a kitchen table model that allows you to adjust the vertical level of its installation.

The relationship between human height and tabletop height

The taller the person, the higher the surface of the working or dining area should be. This rule also applies in the opposite direction: for short people or children, a level of dining and work areas lower than specified in the standard is convenient. A person’s parameters determine the sizes and dimensions of the furniture that he will have to use.

The height of the table in the kitchen is calculated based on the average height of adult family members. The relationship between a person’s height and the height of furniture in the kitchen is due to ergonomic considerations: if the size is too large, then using cutlery will be inconvenient, and insufficient height will make you hunch over.

Dependence on the functionality of countertops

Purposes and functions of using kitchen countertops:

• dining rooms intended for serving and eating food;
• workers who prepare food;
• countertops with a sink for washing dishes;
• for the location of kitchen equipment or light and small household appliances;
• for room decoration, designer, decorative tabletops.

The height of the dining rooms depends on the sitting position of family members, as well as their ease of using what is located on the table in a sitting position.

The location of the desktop surface should be calculated taking into account the height of the housewives. For comfortable work in the kitchen, the cutting surface should be located 10-20 cm below the elbow.

The height of the tabletop for arranging equipment does not play a big role; it should be selected to match the level with the working one.

Decorative countertops add beauty and originality to the room; their height should not deviate from the style of the kitchen and kitchen set.

Standard parameters depending on the type of product

Since there are no universal designs suitable for use in all conditions, you need to know how to choose the right table height. First of all, the main criteria are taken into account:

• appointment;
• age group of users;
• operating features.

There is a concept - standard table height. It applies only to products of one group, for example, dining furniture in the kitchen or student desk. For each variety, a certain set of characteristics is calculated, determined by sanitary requirements and GOST.

For this reason, the standard height of a dining table, for example, will always differ from the dimensions of a work, magazine or computer sample. This takes into account ergonomic requirements, specifics of work and duration of continuous use.

Table parameters are selected depending on the height of people; the average value for an adult is 165 cm. At the same time, furniture for common use (kitchen, dining) should be of a size that is convenient for all family members. Since everyone's height is different, it is necessary to decide which table height will be most suitable in each case separately.

Today, transforming tables are widely used. They are convenient and save space. In the deployed (working) position, the parameters of such furniture fully comply with the current standards and requirements of GOST. Only the design changes, but not the dimensions or dimensions. At the same time, there are samples that allow you to completely change the characteristics - not only increase or decrease the area of ​​​​the tabletop, but also raise or lower it as necessary. As a rule, such designs turn a coffee table into a dining or work table.

For children, the dimensions of the furniture are selected according to height and age, the correct height of the table and chair is calculated using a special formula.

Kitchen

The standard height of kitchen tables according to GOST is in the range from 72 to 78 cm (GOST 13025.3-85). At the same time, there are standards for the maximum parameter (from the floor together with the tabletop), and the minimum (from the floor to the bottom crossbar of the legs). The second size is 61 cm. It is necessary to take it into account, since the kitchen table is used together with chairs, and the drawers should not interfere with people sitting. Thus, two parameters are taken into account - the height in the kitchen from the floor to the level of the drawer belt and to the upper plane of the countertop.

A separate parameter regulated by GOST is the distance between the table legs. On the frontal plane it is equal to 91 cm, on the side - at least 45 cm. The size of the furniture is determined by the need to comfortably accommodate at least 2 people.

An equally important parameter is the depth of the tabletop. A person needs at least 40 cm, plus another 20 cm for tureens, salad bowls or other utensils placed in front of him. If the table is placed against the wall, a width of 60 cm is sufficient; when placing furniture on an island, the depth of the table top should be at least 100 cm. Depending on the number of people, the dimensions change as follows:

• for 6 persons - 110 x 90 cm;
• for 8 - 200 x 110 cm;
• for 10 - 260 x 110 cm;
• for 12 - 320 x 110 cm.

The width of the table remains almost unchanged, as this is required by etiquette, according to which two people should not be placed at the head of the table.

If the tabletop is round, its parameters are also determined by the number of people:

• 4 persons – diameter 110 cm;
• 6 - 130 cm;
• 8 - 150 cm;
• 10 - 170 cm.

Sometimes the height of a kitchen table is determined based on working conditions or the parameters of other pieces of furniture. This happens, for example, when the apartment has a separate dining room. Typically, such a product is part of a kitchen unit, the standard dimensions of which are determined differently. People work behind such furniture while standing, so its height should be in the range of 80-85 cm. In this case, certain adjustments were made for height, since, as a rule, women cook at the table in the kitchen.

Many kitchen tables have the ability to change the distance from the floor to the countertop, which allows you to customize the working plane to your individual parameters. The optimal height in such cases is selected depending on the height of the people who most often cook in the house.

Standard table sizes

Dimensions depending on the number of people

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The height of a desk is determined by a person’s physique. According to GOST, the dimensions must ensure normal performance for a long time. Existing standards take into account the constitution of an adult sitting on a chair. The correct height of the table should be such that the working surface is at the level of the person’s diaphragm. At the same time, he should sit straight, legs bent at 90 degrees, arms freely lowered on the tabletop and elbows bent at 90 degrees. The forearms are in a horizontal position. Through calculations and measurements, the optimal height range was found - within 70-80 cm. When determining the parameters of desks, the width and total area of ​​the tabletop are taken into account.

Currently, the desk has been noticeably replaced by other modifications:

• Desktop;
• office option;
• computer table.

These varieties have their own specific uses. The desktop should be spacious, allowing you to arrange a large number of objects or tools. Office models are a somewhat simplified version of writing. The standard sample is manufactured according to the same standards and requirements, the only difference is in the external design elements.

A separate group is formed by computer tables, the dimensions of which are calculated taking into account the use of a monitor. For a person to function normally, his gaze should be directed several degrees below the horizontal. The height of the tabletop must be appropriate. The standard sizes of computer tables for gamers produced by the industry are designed for users with a height of 170-175 cm. The tabletop is 75 cm from the floor. This is an average figure that is suitable for most users. However, the standard height of computer desks does not suit many people, especially considering how much time is spent in front of a monitor screen. Each user should have an accurate idea of ​​what size workspace is best for them.

Optimal dimensions of a desk

Correct position when working at the computer

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Coffee tables are produced in a wide range and have a variety of parameters. The functions they perform do not require a strict connection to the height or other parameters of users. Most often they are used as part of soft corners, so their dimensions correspond to the parameters of armchairs or sofas. There are many shapes, sizes and designs of coffee tables. Their height starts from 40 cm, but there are no restrictions or standards in this regard.

The minimum height of a tea table is 10 cm, a coffee table - 30 cm, a card table - 60 cm. The depth of the tabletop may vary depending on the design of the furniture.

The specificity of use favors the decorative rather than practical properties of these pieces of furniture. The main focus is on the material, design, shape and construction of the table. They are often able to transform into other types of furniture, which significantly expands their operational capabilities. Such designs are convenient for use in small rooms where there is not enough space to accommodate a large number of items.

The dimensions of the coffee table correspond to the parameters of armchairs or sofas

Dining

The dining table is almost a complete analogue of the kitchen table, intended for eating. Its parameters are clearly defined according to GOST, although such accuracy in this case is not so important. They rarely spend a long time on it, so there is no danger of excessive fatigue or changes in people’s posture in this case. The dining table should have a height in the range from 72 to 78 cm, which allows you to select the most suitable option within certain limits. The main thing is that the choice is provided by an assortment of furniture departments.

For people whose height does not allow the use of standard pieces of furniture, custom-made tables can be used. In addition, a convenient size is obtained using height-adjustable legs. We must not forget about chairs, which can also change the position of the body and adjust the parameters of the furniture in the desired direction.

The height of conference tables is in the same range, however, it is worth considering that for each conference participant an area of ​​at least 70 cm in width is recommended, while the depth of the tabletop should be at least 65-70 cm.

Toilet

The peculiarities of such designs are that they usually stand on high legs, and a mirror is placed on the tabletop. Choosing the right height is necessary so that a woman can easily reach any cosmetic item without ruining her posture. Standard parameters are 77 cm. For tall ladies, dimensions up to 82 cm are allowed.

How to decide on sizes

You can decide on the right size in a store: sit down at a table and try to place your bent arm at the elbow on it and lean on it. Imagine that you will sit in this position for a long time. Evaluate how convenient it is. The elbows should not hang, and the angle at the elbow joint should be 90° or slightly more.

You can select the required size of the kitchen table using calculations. Calculation of the optimal height of the dining table is carried out using the formula:

H = R x hav / Rav,

where H is the desired value, indicating how high the kitchen table should be;

R is the height of the person for whom the calculation is being made (you can take the average of all adult family members);

hср – average standard height, usually considered equal to 75 cm;

Ravg is the average human height according to world standards, assumed to be 165 cm.

How to choose and calculate the height correctly

The dimensions of the tables should be measured taking into account the floor level to the top of the table top of the product, and can be 720-785 millimeters, and the size of the stool is calculated from the floor to the seat within 390-460 mm, the optimal is 430 mm.

There is a single formula for calculation: the height of the product must be equal to the height of the person, multiplied by 74 and divided by 170.

The number 740 mm is the height standard, and 170 is the average height, which is indicated in centimeters.

To determine the size of the chair, you need to subtract from the data obtained:

• 35 cm for short people;
• 41-44 cm for people of average height (these parameters are close to 175 cm);
• 50 cm for tall people.

If people are of average height, then the formula for calculating the size of the kitchen table is as follows: 175*74/170=76.17 cm.

The size of the chair for these people is: 76.17-42 = 34.17 cm.

But in reality everything is much more complicated, since these are calculations for a specific person and his specific size. And the whole family will be at the table, with each member of a different height. Even with several people eating or cooking in the kitchen, it is already necessary to calculate certain dimensions of the table, and then calculate the height.

For example, if one person is 165 cm tall and the other is 190 cm tall, the average height for two is 177.5 cm. For this reason, the size is calculated as follows: 177.5*74/170=77.26 cm.

Attention! If more than three people live in one house, then you will need to calculate the average height of all family members (add the total heights of each person and divide by the total number of people), and then calculate the height of the furniture using the formula given above.

Choosing the size of chairs is much easier - most of the pieces of this kitchen furniture are equipped with adjustable supports. You can also buy orthopedic pillows that fit on the seat of stools and add the necessary height in each specific case. Thus, the size of chairs can be artificially adjusted to a specific tabletop height.

Calculation of parameters

Let's calculate the ideal table height for a man 178 cm tall. Substituting the values ​​into the calculation formula, we get: H = 178 x 75 / 165 ≈ 81 cm.

To find out what height of the kitchen work area will be optimal, you need to divide the height in half.

Kitchen table height

Kitchen table for cooking, choose higher. So that you can cook without bending over the table.

Height-adjustable tables

In addition to the classic options for arranging tables, there are mechanical modules, or transformers, that allow you to adjust the height of the product. They often have X-shaped legs (supports) that allow this parameter to be adjusted, or they can be equipped with a retractable or electronic mechanism.

A similar product can be a small desk or coffee table, which, when transformed, turns into a full-fledged dining table.

The advantages of such furniture include:

• comfort for the whole family - the ability to adapt to both adults and children;
• compactness and space saving due to multifunctionality;
• practicality and possibility of use in different areas

The disadvantage of height-adjustable kitchen tables is their high cost and the low maximum load they can withstand: from 30 to 45 kg, depending on the type of product.

Standard height of a computer desk: optimal GOST

The age of high technology leads to the fact that the computer desk is becoming the main place at which a person spends most of his day.
Working long hours or relaxing at the computer brings with it additional stress on the body. The height of a computer desk directly affects health and fatigue. Height according to GOST standards

Health

An office, school, kitchen or computer desk must match the height of the person sitting at it. The condition of the spine depends on the height of the product. Improper distribution of the load on the muscle corset leads to deformation of the joints in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions.

The height of the table reduces or increases the load on the optic nerve, depending on the location of the monitor.

Changing the viewing angle unevenly loads the muscles responsible for pupil accommodation, which leads to a decrease in the quality of vision.

The choice should be approached not only as an aesthetic component of the room design. The more comfortable a person feels, the more productive his activities are, the lower his fatigue and the risk of developing chronic diseases.

Workplace with computer

Dependence of table comfort on height

The optimal height of a computer desk is important for a person, since it is in demand in almost every living or working space. If you do a small test on the location, then every third person will notice some inconvenience.

Computer desk according to standards

These include the following:

1. Incorrect back position. Many users 175 cm and above have to lean forward, which contributes to the development of stooping. People who are less than 155 cm tall, on the contrary, raise their heads up, additionally loading the cervical spine.
2. The location of the forearms is above or below the natural physiological level. This leads to strain on the muscles in the forearms, back, and thoracic region, causing misalignment or overstrain of the loaded muscles.
3. Many models are non-standard; their table top is narrowed, as a result of which a person’s feet rest against the wall of the product. This forces the chair to be pushed back, creating an additional unnatural bend in the spine.
4. The legs of a sitting person should be at an angle of 90 degrees. This ensures proper functioning of blood flow without squeezing blood vessels. In most cases, this norm is not observed, which increases the possibility of developing thrombosis of the lower extremities.

Diagram of a standard piece of furniture for a computer

In order to calculate the height of a product for convenient use depending on your height, you don’t need to be a math genius. The standard height of a computer desk, according to GOST, is also calculated in the SanPiN normative documents.

According to the table, height depending on height is calculated using the formula:

Height in cm * 75 cm / 175 cm = table height.

If a workplace for one person can be equipped directly for themselves, then in a house where users of different ages can sit at a computer, it is more difficult to choose the height of the table. In this case, they try to purchase a product whose height standard according to GOST is 75 cm. The majority of manufacturers adhere to this.

What are the dangers of making the wrong choice?

A kitchen table model that is incorrectly selected in height will create a feeling of tension, discomfort, and fatigue.

About 40 muscles are involved when cutting food. If the work surface in the kitchen is located above the required level from the floor, then the load on these muscles increases by 50%. If the height of the kitchen work area is lower than necessary, then the number of muscles involved increases, which leads to rapid fatigue.

Choosing the right height for working and dining areas will help you avoid back problems and related ailments. Taking into account your height and knowing the formula for calculation, you can choose the optimal model of a kitchen work table.