Desk Hutch Dimensions Guide

A desk hutch is a great way to add more storage and style to your desk.

This article is going to help you determine the best dimensions for a desk hutch that will meet your needs. Keep reading for a complete guide on desk hutch dimensions so you can tackle your project of choosing a hutch for your desk with confidence. 

A desk hutch can make your desk feel more spacious and give you a place to put important things that you may not have space for you your desk. Many desks come with a hutch included, but you can also easily build your own to add on to any desk. 

Standard Desk Hutch Dimensions 

Desk hutches come in all shapes and sizes. Some are made to fit with specific size desks, whereas others are more universal and can fit several different types of desks. 

This is a popular choice for anyone who hates a cluttered desk but is short on storage space in your office or home office space. It can provide you with substantial storage to get things off your desktop but still remain close enough to access easily as you need to.

You can find many different desk hutch styles that will fit your desk and also the style of your office. It’s important to measure your desk and figure out how much storage space you will need to determine big your hutch needs to be. 

Typical Width Of A Desk Hutch 

The length or width of a desk hutch can vary quite a bit based on your specific needs. A typical desk length is 60 inches so most desk hutches will have a length below this value. The desk hutches researched for this article average 46 inches across in width. I found computer desk hutches to usually be larger than general purpose desk hutches.

Your desk hutch does not need to be the exact same length as your desk if you don’t want it to, but it’s important that the desk hutch does not overhang your desk. A desk hutch that is too long can cause instability issues and can send your stuff crashing to the floor if you’re not careful.

When you buy a desk with a hutch built in, the length of the hutch will obviously coincide with the measurements of the desk. Usually, a built-in desk hutch will span the entire length of the desk, as you can see in the image above. In this case, it is easier to look at the dimensions of the desk. I go over some typical desk dimensions here, so you know what sort of built-in hutch size is typical.

Standard Depth Of A Desk Hutch

Your desk hutch depth should be significantly narrower than your desk’s total depth, a typical desk depth is 30 inches. Of the 10 desk hutches we looked at, the average hutch depth was 11.5 inches.

A good rule of thumb is for the hutch to be about one-third or less than the depth of your desk. This will allow you to have useable open space on your desk towards the front of the desk, and the hutch with shelves towards the back for more storage options. 

Standard Height Of A Desk Hutch

The height of your desk hutch is the dimension you can have the most freedom with. A suitable desk height comes down to your preferences and the stability of your desk hutch. The average desk hutch height of the hutches we looked into was 28 inches.

If you plan on building your own hutch, the stability of the hutch is vital to consider before making the hutch too tall. You might like to take inspiration from the desk hutch build below.

Standard Computer Desk Hutch Dimensions 

A computer desk hutch is a great way to add more storage to a small desk and make more space for your computer and all the extra components you might need. 

If you are short on additional storage space because you’re in a small apartment or are squeezing a desk into a multi-purpose room, a computer desk hutch can help you get organized without clutter. 

If you have a printer, scanner, or multiple monitors on your desk, adding a computer desk hutch can make a lot of difference in terms of open space. You can make more room for your computer and whatever else you might need on your desk. 

Depending on what size your desk is and how much space you need to accommodate everything you need, there are lots of different sizes to choose from.