Height of the child's chair and table
When choosing new furniture for a nursery, the question often arises: what should be the height of the table for a child. The question is quite comprehensive, since in most cases parents try to choose products so that they will last for several years.
And children grow up quickly. In this case, incorrectly selected models can cause scoliosis and curvature of the spine.
Standard table sizes for a child
Manufacturers make products standard, so the sizes will be similar even for different models.
This is primarily due to the state standards for children's furniture, which clearly regulate these points.
The parameters are detailed in GOST 11015-93 and are valid in Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus. In the international classification, this corresponds to the ISO 5970-79 standard.
States strictly regulate these parameters in order to preserve the health of the nation as a whole. Indeed, according to this standard, equipment is also purchased for schools, where children spend quite a lot of time studying.
The standard assumes different models depending on the student's parameters. They are divided into groups and have a tabletop height from 46 cm to 82 cm.The width and length are also prescribed in the standard. These are more constant values.
The width of the product varies from 45 cm to 50 cm. The length of a single model is 60 cm, a double model is 120 cm. For the convenience of choosing, GOST assumes color marking.
The solution is very practical, as it allows parents to select a product in the store by the color of the marking, without using a tape measure. The color of the marking depends on the parameters of the child.
How to choose a table for a child depending on height
The main point that influences the choice is the growth of the student. The main requirement here is that the front edge of the product must be at the level of the young user's diaphragm.
For the convenience of selection, there is a simple table of correspondence between the parameters of the student, the writing table and color marking in accordance with GOST.
Student height in cm | Desk height in cm | Color marking |
100 – 115 | 46 | Orange |
115 – 130 | 52 | Purple |
130 – 145 | 58 | Yellow |
145 – 160 | 64 | Red |
160 – 175 | 70 | Green |
175 – 185 | 76 | Blue |
185 – 195 | 82 | Black |
There are other nuances that must be observed for the convenience of the user.
There should be a free space of 11 cm from the bottom element of the tabletop to the knees.
GOST prescribes this precisely, so all products have a fixed legroom. The legs should not rest against the back wall, about 6-8 cm should remain up to it.
The table top should be 3-5 cm below the elbows of the student, who sits on a chair with a straight back and legs bent at right angles.
This benchmark measures not only the height of the desk, but also of the chair.
Sizes of children's furniture
For the convenience of classes, it is necessary to take into account the ratio of the height of the table and chair for the child, depending on the height, as well as the inclination of the table top.
The work surface should be tilted at an angle of 28 degrees in relation to the student.
This tilt will ensure a straight fit, since your back should not be tilted more than 15 degrees when writing, drawing and other activities. If the work surface is exactly horizontal, then the user will inevitably tilt more.
The width of the working surface should be such that there is a free space of at least 10 cm for the hands, excluding other objects located on the working surface. This place is necessary so that the student can safely put his hands up and lean.
The optimal model will be a model with an adjustable height. In this case, the work surface can be moved as the student grows. Such options are a little more expensive, but in the long term you will save more money due to the fact that you do not need to change it often.
The option with adjustment is enough for 5-7 years of study, until the student grows out of him morally. At the same time, it is important to select an adjustable chair as well, as it will also have to be changed over time.
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