What's an NEN 527 and NPR 1813 standard?

The NEN 527 is a European standard for desk. This standard indicates what the minimum adjustability of different types of desk should be according to the health and safety standard. This adjustability is based on the average length of Europeans. Desks with an NEN 527 standard are the most common. This is also the case at Coolblue. This standard applies to desk with a fixed height, adjustable sit-sit desk, adjustable sit-stand desks, stand desks with a fixed height, and adjustable stand desks. Any of these desks is an ergonomic choice.

If you're taller or smaller than average, an NPR 1813 desks is a good choice for you. That's because there's a special standard for this, namely the NPR 1813. Unlike the NEN 527, the NPR 1813 uses Dutch guidelines, since Dutch people are taller on average than the rest of Europe. Desks with an NPR 1813 standard can be set higher and lower than NEN 527 desks. That way, there's always a desk that suits you.

An NPR 1813 desk is made for Dutch people that are taller or shorter than average. You can set these desks extra high or low. When you buy a desk, always check if you can set it to a height that suits your length. That way, you prevent neck and back complaints. In the table below, we've listed the adjustability of the 2 standards for you.