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Desk Setup Visualizer

Plan your multi-monitor layout, visualize angles, and check desk space footprint.

Front View

1 • 27"

Top-Down ViewShows desk depth & monitor curvature

Desk Width: 160.0 cm
Desk Depth: 80.0 cm

Desk Dimensions

-50 cm050 cm
-50 cm050 cm

Monitors

Screen 1

Briefly uses fullscreen to check dimensions. About 1 second. Review before applying.

-90°0° (Flat)+90°
-10 cm0 (on desk)50 cm

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How to use this tool

  1. Enter your desk dimensions

    Type the desk width and depth in inches or centimeters using the unit toggle. The visualizer uses these dimensions as the canvas for the top-down depth map so you can see exactly how much surface is left for keyboard, mouse, and accessories.

  2. Add monitors to the layout

    Choose the number of monitors (1, 2, or 3) and enter each screen's diagonal size and aspect ratio. The tool computes the physical width and height and places the monitors on the desk at the actual scale.

  3. Angle side monitors inward

    Drag the angle sliders to tilt side monitors toward you. The footprint shrinks because angling matches the cosine of the angle, and the front view shows exactly how the screens curve around your seating position.

  4. Read remaining desk space

    Switch to the top-down view to see how much depth remains for keyboard and mouse, and how much horizontal space is left on each side. Use the result before buying a new monitor or mounting arm to confirm it all fits.

About this tool

The Desk Setup Visualizer helps you plan the perfect multi-monitor layout before you buy. Instead of guessing if a 34-inch ultrawide and a vertical 27-inch monitor will fit on your desk, you can configure them exactly as you want to see their true physical scale.

Unlike basic overlapping calculators, this tool provides a split top-down and front view. You can angle side monitors inward to see how the apparent width changes, and instantly know how much desk depth you have left for your keyboard and mouse.

Front vs Top-Down View

The front view shows you exactly how the screens will look when you are sitting in your chair. The top-down depth map shows how the monitors curve or angle around you, and how much physical depth they consume on your desk surface.

Dual Units

Use the unit toggle at the top right to switch between inches/feet and centimeters/meters. All measurements will instantly update, making it easy to cross-reference dimensions whether you buy furniture from IKEA or a local hardware store.

Popular desk layouts

Check out preconfigured desk setups for dual, triple, and ultrawide configurations.

Dual 27" 1440p on 60" desk
Two 27" monitors angled on a 60" wide surface.
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Triple 27" on 72" desk
Three 27" landscape monitors angled for flight sim, racing, or multitasking.
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49" ultrawide on standard desk
Samsung Odyssey G9 or similar 32:9 screen on a 55" desk.
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Desk setup comparisons

Head-to-head breakdowns of common multi-monitor decisions: dual vs ultrawide, size on a given desk, portrait versus landscape side screens, and the layout choices that actually change how you work.

Dual 27-inch 16:9 vs Single 34-inch 21:9 ultrawide
Two panels with a bezel seam, or one seamless ultrawide.
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Dual 27-inch 16:9 vs Dual 32-inch 16:9
The comfortable default versus the maximum that fits.
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Dual 27-inch 16:9 vs Single 49-inch 32:9 super ultrawide
Two independent screens versus one giant seamless sweep.
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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate the physical width of my angled monitor?
When a monitor is angled inward, its physical footprint on your desk (and from a front-facing perspective) is compressed. We calculate this by multiplying the monitor's physical width by the cosine of the angle you choose.
How much desk space do I need for dual 27-inch monitors?
A standard 27-inch 16:9 monitor is roughly 24 inches (61 cm) wide. Side by side flat, they take up 48 inches (122 cm). If each panel is angled inward 30 degrees from the flat line, the projected front width is about 40.8 inches (104 cm), although the stands and panel depth still need desk space.
Will a 34-inch ultrawide and a 27-inch monitor fit on a 60-inch desk?
Yes. A 34-inch 21:9 ultrawide is roughly 32 inches (81 cm) wide, and a 27-inch is 24 inches (61 cm) wide. Flat, they need 56 inches (142 cm) of width. Angling the 27-inch inward reduces the footprint further, leaving plenty of room on a 60-inch (152 cm) desk. To check the exact footprint of any pair, the screen size visualizer overlays them to scale.
How much desk depth do I need behind my monitors?
Plan for at least 6 inches (15 cm) of depth behind the monitor feet for cable management and the stand base. A 27-inch monitor with its native stand typically needs 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) of depth from front edge to back wall. A 34-inch ultrawide on a flat stand can eat 12 inches (30 cm) of depth, which on a 24-inch (61 cm) deep desk leaves only about 12 inches (30 cm) for keyboard and mouse work. Wall mounting or a monitor arm frees up almost all of that depth.
Can I use a 49-inch super ultrawide on a standard 48-inch desk?
The nominal 49-inch 32:9 screen is about 47.2 inches (120 cm) wide, leaving only about 0.8 inch (2.1 cm) total, or 0.4 inch (1.0 cm) per side, on a 48-inch (122 cm) desk. The chassis and stand may be wider, so check the manufacturer's overall width before buying. You also lose the option to angle it, and the depth is a real constraint. The native stand on most 49-inch panels is 12-14 inches (30-36 cm) deep, which leaves very little working surface for a keyboard. Most owners mount these to a heavy monitor arm and use the desk surface for keyboard, mouse, and a tablet all in a row.

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