How much surface area does a benching user actually need?

ANSI/BIFMA ergonomic guidelines recommend a minimum of 48 in. wide x 24 in. deep work surface per user for basic office tasks. For users with two monitors, at least 60 in. width is recommended; for specialized tasks like architecture or engineering, 72 in. or more. Total usable surface area should be at least 1,152 sq. in. (48 x 24 in.) per person. OfficeFurniture2go.com can help size benching correctly — call 1-800-460-0858.