FIND YOUR FIT / MEASURING GUIDE
Measurements.
A chair works best when it fits the person, not just the room. Take a few simple seated measurements to help us configure the Little Person Chair for you.
There is no single chair size that fits every person of short stature. A few seated measurements help us choose a practical starting point for the seat, armrests, lift and foot support.
Before you begin: Sit upright with your back comfortably supported and your usual work shoes on. Keep your shoulders relaxed, and ask someone to help if that makes measuring easier. Use inches, and note any pain or limitation that makes a measurement difficult. These are fit guidelines, not medical instructions.
Elbow to seat
With the upper arm relaxed by your side and elbow bent comfortably, measure vertically from the sitting surface to the underside of your elbow. This helps us find armrests that support your forearms without lifting your shoulders.
Back of knee to heel
Measure from the crease behind the knee straight down to the heel or floor while seated, using your normal shoes. Let us know whether your feet reach the floor in your current chair. This helps determine seat height and whether a T-bar or separate footrest may be useful.
Back of hips to knee
With your back against the backrest, measure along the thigh from the back of your buttocks to the crease behind your knee. The front edge of the chair should not press into that crease; we will review the appropriate allowance.
Width while seated
Measure across the widest part of your hips or upper thighs while seated. Include the clothing you normally wear, and note if you need extra clearance for comfortable movement.
Your work surface
Measure from the floor to the top of the desktop, and, where possible, to the lowest point underneath the desk. If the desk adjusts, note its minimum and maximum heights. A chair must work with your desk as well as your body.
How you work
Tell us whether your floor is carpet or hard surface, whether you need locking casters or glides, and whether you use a standard desk, a lowered desk, or a sit-to-stand workstation. Mention if a very low chair or separate floor footrest is a priority.
What happens after measuring?
Share the measurements and your current chair challenges with us. We will help review seat width, seat depth, backrest dimensions, armrests, and the available pneumatic lift options. For the Little Person Chair, we can also discuss the optional T-bar footrest, the available foot support lengths, and floor-standing alternatives.
Compatibility matters. Not every foot ring or foot platform works with every lift and base, so we confirm the exact hardware and fit with ergoCentric before giving a final quote. Your measurements do not place an order or authorize payment.
Send your measurements
Use this checklist: Elbow-to-seat, back-of-knee-to-heel, hip-to-knee seat depth, seated width, desk top/underside height, floor surface, and any comfort concerns. Your height is optional; only share information you are comfortable sharing.
Email sales@assistinglittlepeople.com or call 954-304-2987. Please don't include payment information or sensitive medical records.
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Call 954-304-2987, or write to sales@assistinglittlepeople.com.