Keep in mind that is assuming the table you re building the benches for hovers around 29 30 inches the standard height for tables.
Bench height for table.
How deep are benches.
A standard bench height of 18 will fit comfortably with a table of this size.
The height of a table however should be kept at approximately 30 inches tall.
Older tables also tend to be lower around 28 29 inches.
Standard bench height for decks and tables.
The standard dining room table height is around 28 30 inches 71 76cm from the ground to table top surface.
We recommend allowing for 12 of space between the seat and the bottom of the table.
Selecting an expandable table top will provide more table space as needed and is an ideal addition for entertaining or special occasions.
As you can see in the drawing at top left the planing bench comes up to wrist height while the joinery bench is at or just below elbow height.
The saw bench for coarse ripping and crosscutting comes to knee height more on this bench later.
This size will work well with the 18 inch height of the bench and provide enough space for comfortable seating.
Although this is the average range the height of a bench is dependent on its use.
An average table is between 28 and 30 high with a standard height of 30.
If your table is taller or shorter adjust your bench height to accommodate this change.
Benches can have a depth anywhere from 15 20 inches 38 51 cm although the typical bench used for dining is considered to be around 17 inches 44 cm.