Will three 24-inch monitors fit on a 60-inch desk?

How this is calculated

When you angle the left and right 24-inch screens inward at 20 degrees, the total apparent width drops to roughly 60.2 inches (153 cm). That is nearly flush against a 60-inch (152 cm) desk, so a triple arm that holds the angle precisely is what turns an overhang into a clean fit. The 20 degree angle also creates a pleasant wrap around effect that keeps the far edges of the screens within your natural field of view.

Verdict

Each 24-inch 16:9 panel is ~20.9 inches (53 cm) wide, so three flat span ~62.7 inches (159 cm), overhanging a standard 60-inch (152 cm) desk by more than an inch per side. Angling the outer screens 20 degrees inward cosine-compresses the apparent horizontal width to ~60.2 inches (153 cm), which is nearly flush with the desk edges rather than a roomy fit, and produces a wrap-around effect that keeps the far edges in natural peripheral view. The 20-degree minimum is the geometric threshold: below it the side panels overhang the desk or force the layout to drift forward. Because the angled fit is this tight, a triple-monitor arm that holds the angle precisely is the practical requirement, and it also reclaims the keyboard and mouse area the three stands would consume.