Enter your height and elbow height into the calculator to determine the optimal sawhorse height for you. This calculator helps ensure ergonomic and safe woodworking.
Sawhorse Height Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the optimal sawhorse height.
SH = EH - 2"
Variables:
- SH is the sawhorse height (inches)
- EH is the user’s elbow height when standing (inches)
To calculate the optimal sawhorse height, subtract 2 inches from the user’s elbow height to account for the downward angle of the arms when working.
What is Sawhorse Height?
Sawhorse height is the ideal height at which a sawhorse should be set to match a user’s elbow height for ergonomic working conditions. This height allows for a comfortable working posture, reducing strain on the back and arms during tasks such as sawing or assembling. Proper sawhorse height is crucial for both comfort and safety in the workshop.
How to Calculate Sawhorse Height?
The following steps outline how to calculate the optimal Sawhorse Height.
- First, measure the user’s height in inches.
- Next, measure the user’s elbow height when standing in inches.
- Use the formula SH = EH – 2″ to calculate the sawhorse height.
- Finally, determine the optimal Sawhorse Height (SH) in inches.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
User Height (UH) = 68 inches
Elbow Height (EH) = 42 inches
Using the formula SH = EH – 2″, the optimal sawhorse height would be 40 inches.
