How much reach does a monitor arm need for a typical desk setup?

For a standard seated workstation, 12–18 inches of horizontal reach from the mounting point is enough to put the monitor 20–24 inches from your eyes. If your clamp mounts farther from where you sit — on an L-shaped desk or a corner position — you may need 20–24 inches of reach. The simplest way to measure: hold a tape from where the arm will mount on the desk edge to where you want the center of the monitor to be. FindOfficeFurniture.com lists arm reach on every product — call 888-719-4960 for layout help.