Monitor Distance Calculator

Find the recommended viewing distance and ideal monitor height for your screen size. Select your monitor size below — or use the interactive calculator on any page to adjust for your exact resolution.

Laptops (portable work)

13.3"
13.3 INCH
53 cm / 21" sweet spot
14.0"
14 INCH
55 cm / 22" sweet spot
15.6"
15.6 INCH
59 cm / 23" sweet spot

Desktop monitors (stationary work)

24.0"
24 INCH
70 cm / 27" sweet spot
27.0"
27 INCH
72 cm / 29" sweet spot
27.0"
27 INCH ULTRAWIDE
67 cm / 26" sweet spot
32.0"
32 INCH
70 cm / 27" sweet spot
34.0"
34 INCH ULTRAWIDE
66 cm / 26" sweet spot

Why monitor distance matters for posture

If your monitor is too close, you'll instinctively lean back — but your eyes will keep pulling you forward, and your neck will flex to compensate. If it's too far, you'll lean in to read it. Either way, the mismatch between screen position and a neutral seated posture is one of the leading contributors to forward head posture and upper back pain at a desk.

Correct distance — combined with correct monitor height (top of screen at eye level) — means you can read comfortably with your head upright over your shoulders. Use unhunch to monitor your posture continuously once the setup is right.

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QUELLEN

  1. Rosenfield M (2011). Computer vision syndrome: a review of ocular causes and potential treatments. Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics, 31(5):502–515.
  2. Hansraj KK (2014). Assessment of stresses in the cervical spine caused by posture and position of the head. Surgical Technology International, 25:277–279.