How much desk space does a monitor arm save compared to a fixed stand?

A typical monitor stand occupies a footprint of approximately 12"–18" deep × 8"–12" wide on the desk surface, plus the space under the screen base that is unusable. A monitor arm, by lifting the monitor off the desk entirely, reclaims that entire footprint — typically 100–200 square inches of desk surface per monitor. For a dual-monitor workstation with two stands, the savings can approach 300–400 square inches (roughly a 2 ft × 1.5 ft area). This recovered space can accommodate a keyboard tray, documents, a notepad, or personal items without cluttering the desk. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries monitor arms that maximize desk workspace — call 1-800-460-0858.