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Chair and Table Height Guidelines Height #1 — Sitting Popliteal Defined: Height from the floor to the back of the knee while seated. To provide correct ergonomic seating, the child should be sitting comfortably with feet flat on the floor and knees bent at right angles. The correct seat height will be the measurement from the floor to the bend behind the child’s knee. Height #2 — Table Clearance Defined: 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 find 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 fit 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” 5” 1 2 3 If you need help or have questions, please contact Jonti-Craft Customer Service at 1-800-543-4149 or email [email protected]. Need to know how many chairs fit around Jonti-Craft’s tables? Flip this page over! 171 Hwy 68, P.O. Box 30 Wabasso, MN 56293 p. 507·342·5169 f. 507·342·5617 www.jonti-craft.com Table and Chair Measurements 80 % 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”
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Height #1 — Sitting PoplitealDefined: Height from the floor to the back of the knee while seated. To provide correct ergonomic seating, the child should be sitting comfortably with feet flat on the floor and knees bent at right angles. The correct seat height will be the measurement from the floor to the bend behind the child’s knee.
Height #2 — Table ClearanceDefined: 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 find the correct chair and table height for your children. The correct seating will increase comfort and concentration, and set them up for success!
Height #1Sitting Popliteal
Height #2Table 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 fit 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!
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Find your table at www.jonti-craft.com/seating
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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”
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If you need help or have questions, please contact Jonti-Craft Customer Service at 1-800-543-4149 or email [email protected].
Need to know how many chairs fit around
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Check out our table and chair options at www.jonti-craft.com/seating
Rectangle 24” x 48”Mobile: 4 chairs A Height: 4 chairsE Height: 6 chairsT Height : 6 chairs
Octagon 48” x 48”Mobile: 4 chairs A Height: 4 chairs E Height: 4 - 8 chairsT Height: 8 chairs
Round 36”Mobile: 4 chairsA Height: 4 chairsE Height: 4 chairsT Height: 4 chairs
Kidney 48” x 72”Mobile: 5 chairsA Height: 5 chairsE Height: 5 - 8 chairsT Height: 9 chairs
Round 42”Mobile: 4 chairs A Height: 4 chairsE Height: 4 - 6 chairsT Height: 4 - 6 chairs
4 Leaf 48” x 48”Mobile: 4 chairsA Height: 4 chairsE Height: 4 - 8 chairs T Height: 8 chairs
Round 48”Mobile: 4 - 6 chairs A Height: 4 - 6 chairsE Height: 4 - 8 chairsT Height: 6 - 8 chairs
Square 48” x 48”Mobile: 4 chairsA Height: 4 chairsE Height: 4 - 8 chairs T Height : 8 chairs
Trapezoid 24” x 48”Mobile: 2 chairs A Height: 2 chairsE Height: 2 - 5 chairsT Height: 5 chairs
Horseshoe 66” x 60”Mobile: 7 chairs A Height: 7 chairsE Height: 7 - 9 chairsT Height: 9 chairs
Trapezoid 30” x 60”Mobile: 5 chairsA Height: 5 chairsE Height: 5 chairsT Height: 5 chairs
6 Leaf 60” x 60”Mobile: 6 chairs A Height: 6 chairsE Height: 6 chairsT Height: 6 chairs
Rectangle 30” x 48”Mobile: 6 chairsA Height: 6 chairsE Height: 6 chairsT Height : 6 chairs
Rectangle 30” x 60”Mobile: 6 chairsA Height: 6 chairsE Height: 6 chairsT Height : 6 - 8 chairs
Rectangle 30” x 72”Mobile: 6 - 8 chairsA Height: 6 - 8 chairsE Height: 6 - 10 chairsT Height : 8 - 10 chairs
Rectangle 36” x 24”Mobile: 2 chairs A Height: 2 chairsE Height: 2 - 6 chairsT Height : 4 - 6 chairs
Activity Tables
Multi-Purpose Tables
Collaborative Tables
171 Hwy 68, P.O. Box 30Wabasso, MN 56293p. 507·342·5169 f. 507·342·5617www.jonti-craft.com
Rectangle 24” x 48”10-14” Ht: 6 chairs16-18” Ht: 6 chairs20-24” Ht: 4 chairs
Rectangle 24” x 30”10-14” Ht: 4 chairs16-18” Ht: 4 chairs20-24” Ht: 2 chairs
Trapezoid 47” x 24”10-14” Ht: 4 chairs16-18” Ht: 4 chairs20-24” Ht: 2 chairs
Square 24” x 24”10-14” Ht: 4 chairs16-18” Ht: 4 chairs20-24” Ht: 2 chairs
Round 30”10-14” Ht: 4 chairs16-18” Ht: 4 chairs20-24” Ht: 2 chairs (ladder-back only)
Bowtie1 chair
Hub3 chairs
Maximum Height15”
Maximum Height24”
Maximum Height31”
Maximum Height31”
Minimum Height11”
Minimum Height 15”
Minimum Height 24”
Minimum Height 20”
Berries 12” Chair
6-8 year olds
Tiny (T) Standard Leg6-24 month olds
Elementary (E) Standard Leg2-10 year olds
Adult (A)Standard Leg9+ year olds
Mobile (M) Leg
6+ year olds
Table Leg Comparison
