Standing-Desk ROI / Break-Even Calculator
Is a standing desk worth it? Honestly estimate, from its price and your standing hours, how long it takes to pay for itself — without exaggerated health claims.
Is a standing desk worth it?
A good sit-stand desk costs between €300 and €800. Before investing, it's fair to ask what it actually returns. This tool gives a conservative estimate: it values the recovered focus time without overstating the health benefits — still debated. What matters is alternating sitting and standing, not standing all day.
Standing-desk ROI / break-even calculator
A sit-stand desk is an investment. Estimate, honestly, how long it might take to “pay for itself” — and remember the health benefits vary from person to person.
Net hourly wage, freelance rate… leave blank if unsure.
~12 min/day standing instead of sitting — about 66 extra hours of standing per month.
Add the value of your hour to estimate a financial break-even.
A caveat: the productivity and health gains from standing are real but modest and vary across studies. What matters is alternating sit/stand, not standing all day. This is indicative, not a promise.
Ready to choose? See our guide on how to choose a standing desk and the best standing desks comparison.