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Chair and Table Height GuidelinesChair and Table Height Guidelines
Height #1 — Sitting Popliteal
Dened: Height from the oor to the back of the knee
while seated. To provide correct ergonomic seating, the
child should be sitting comfortably with feet at on the
oor and knees bent at right angles. The correct seat
height will be the measurement from the oor to the
bend behind the child’s knee.
Height #2 — Table Clearance
Dened: Height from the top of the leg to the bottom
of the table. Usually, tabletops should be 8 inches from
the top of a child’s thigh, although this height might
be slightly less for toddlers. When deciding on a table
height, you should take into consideration the child’s
overall size and build. For example, a short-waisted
child will be more comfortable at a shorter table in
relation to his or her seat height.
Choosing the proper classroom seating can be a daunting but an important task. Jonti-Craft has meticulously studied ergonomics, human scale, and other
information to provide accurate and straightforward recommendations for classroom seating. Just follow the 3 simple steps below to nd the correct chair
and table height for your children. The correct seating will increase comfort and concentration, and set them up for success!
Height #1
Sitting Popliteal
Height #2
Table Clearance
This graph and chart are based on average recommendations from several sources, and should only be used as a guide. By measuring the child as directed above, you will ensure the best t possible. If
measuring the child is not practical, use this chart as a starting point. Consider whether the child’s build is bigger or smaller than other children of the same age. If you are still unsure of what size chair
to order, go the next size up to give your child room to grow!
Chair Seat Height (in inches)
Age (in years)
Use seat height to select table height
Use age to select seat height
Find your table at www.jonti-craft.com/seating
T T T E E E E E E E A A A A
12” 13” 14” 16” 17” 18” 19” 20” 21” 22” 23-25“ 24-26” 24-29“ 26-30”
5” 6” 7” 8” 9” 10” 11” 12” 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” 18”
½ - 1 ½ - 1 2 2- 3 2 - 4 3 - 5 4 - 6 6 - 8 6 - 9 9 - 10 9 - 11 10 - 11 12 - 13 13+
T = 11” to 15” E = 15” to 24” A = “24” to 31”
Age (approx.)
Seat Height
Table Height
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13+
18”
17”
16”
15”
14”
13”
12”
11”
10”
9”
8”
7”
6”
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Table and Chair
Measurements
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Fit
50%
Fit
20%
Fit
5” - 7”
7” - 11”
8” - 11”
9” - 13” 9” - 13”
10” - 14”
11” - 15”
12” - 16”
13” - 16”
14” - 17”
14” - 17”
16” - 18”
16” - 18”