Standard Bench Size
A bench press is a key piece of equipment in any gym.
Standard bench size. Workout benches help provide a stable support and should have a sturdy and solid feel. A bench between 42 and 52 inches in length will seat two adults comfortably. You should of course take these height suggestions as a starting point since everyone s body frame and musculature is unique. I set the benches a step away from each other and therefore just a step away from the tools used at either of them.
Photo also shows a tapered planter 2 ensenada easychairs and a round side table. Although this is the average range the height of a bench is dependent on its use. The standard height of 34 matches most tablesaw heights allowing the workbench to double as an outfeed support. Think about what exercises you re planning on so you can find the right workout bench for your needs.
The depth of your workbench should ideally be no longer than your arm can reach across it. 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. For reference a 42 52 bench can accommodate two adults comfortably. The standard bench width is between 42 and 60 and depends on the number of people you are looking to seat.
In most cases that number falls around 24. Many hand tool woodworkers though prefer a bench 1 or 2 inches lower allowing more leverage for hand plane and chisel use. How deep are benches. But for most projects and pieces two feet should be sufficient.
The size of the bench that you choose is going to vary greatly depending on how many people it is intended to seat. A bench between 53 and 80 wide is typically for three adults and a bench more than 80 wide tends to accommodate four. Standard bench height for decks and tables height. The height of a bench is typically between 18 and 20 inches 46 51 cm.
The bench should be at least 51 inches wide if you plan on having two people sit on the bench but it can be 60 inches or more. If you happen to be the type of woodworker that works with unusually large or wide pieces then you may want to add a few inches. Bench length per person will of course vary depending on the size of the people involved. Choose from mid width benches olympic weight benches standard weight benches and utility benches.
Eli s potting bench options. Keep in mind that is assuming the table you re building the benches for hovers around 29 30 inches the standard height for tables. The saw bench for coarse ripping and crosscutting comes to knee height more on this bench later. Photo courtesy of abe g.
When it comes to the bench s width there aren t many set guidelines except a starting point.