{"id":143174,"date":"2025-05-14T15:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T13:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snek.se\/2025\/05\/14\/whats-the-right-kitchen-height-for-you-here-are-the-basic-guidelines\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T09:35:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T08:35:01","slug":"which-kitchen-height-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snek.se\/en\/which-kitchen-height-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Which kitchen height is right for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right kitchen height is essential for comfort and good posture. A countertop that&#8217;s too low leads to back and shoulder strain \u2013 and one that&#8217;s too high can make everyday tasks awkward. Here are some simple rules of thumb to help you find the ideal fit:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"698\"><strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"518\">Start with your height<\/strong><br data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"521\" \/>A good rule is that your countertop should sit about <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"616\">10\u201315 cm (4\u20136 inches) below your elbow<\/strong> when standing naturally. This gives you a relaxed and ergonomic working position.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"745\"><strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"743\">Recommended countertop heights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"955\">\n<thead data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"787\">\n<tr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"787\">\n<th data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"765\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Your height<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"787\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Recommended height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"955\">\n<tr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"871\">\n<td data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"849\" data-col-size=\"sm\">155\u2013165 cm<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"871\">~88\u201390 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"913\">\n<td data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"891\" data-col-size=\"sm\">165\u2013175 cm<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"913\">~91\u201393 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"955\">\n<td data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"933\" data-col-size=\"sm\">175\u2013185 cm<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"955\">~94\u201396 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1095\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1256\"><strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1112\">Pro tip:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\" \/>Try stacking a cutting board or book on your current counter to simulate different heights until you find the most comfortable working level.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1261\" \/>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1396\">Need help finding the perfect height and layout?<br data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1314\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snek.se\/en\/consultation-with-a-kitchen-planner\/\">\u00a0<em data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1396\">Book a free consultation with our kitchen experts \u2013 we\u2019re happy to guide you!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the right working height in the kitchen is about more than measurements. 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