Many people will tell you that gaming chairs are one-size-fits-all. That’s technically true. But the most important function of a gaming chair is to support good posture. This gaming chair size guide explains why a proper size yields the best benefits. It also points out what dimensions to consider before buying a chair.
Both of the gaming chairs pictured below are for average-sized users. The first is the Secretlab Titan, a large-sized luxury chair. The other is a Homall small-sized budget gaming chair. Both men in the picture can fit in either chair. But the fit is not ideal.
To get the most out of your gaming chair, it’s important to choose a size that suits your body type.
International sizing
Most gaming chairs are made in Asia and sold in America. But average sizes in Asia are much smaller than they are in the west. Check out these average body sizes by country:
| Average size of men | Average size of women | |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 5'8" 200 pounds | 5'3" 171 pounds |
| China | 5'6" 155 pounds | 5'2" 130 pounds |
| United Kingdom | 5'8" 191 pounds | 5'4" 160 pounds |
| South Korea | 5'7" 163 pounds | 5'3" 133 pounds |
Broadly, cheaper gaming chairs tend to fit Asian average sizes. Expensive gaming chairs usually fit average western sizes.
Important gaming chair dimensions
Gaming chairs achieve optimal ergonomics using key features.
First is a contoured backrest that supports the natural curves of the spine. Between the backrest and your body are neck and back pillows. As you lean your body into the backrest, the pillows set your spine into perfect alignment.
The second key feature is the height of the backrest. Backrest height is important because the proper height places your neck pillow correctly. Most backrests range between 33″ and 30″ high. Anything lower or taller is likely designed for extremely tall or short sizes.
Finally, most chairs come with weight and height manufacturer recommendations. Use these as a guideline while paying mind to the important specs listed in this article.
Gaming Chair Sizing Guide
To realize the ergonomic potential of gaming chairs, it’s important to pick the right size. The guide pertains to all gaming chair brands covered on this website.
Gaming Chairs for average sizes
Most of the higher quality gaming chairs fit average to large sizes. For example, the largest and smallest from our best expensive gaming chairs article.
The picture below shows the Secretlab Titan on the left. That’s one of the largest chairs in the roundup. On the left is the DXRacer Drifting Series, which is the smallest chair in the roundup.
Here are the key dimensions you should know about both chairs. The most important of these are in bold.
| Secretlab Titan (large) | DXRacer Drifting Series (compact) | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Width | 22" | 20.4" |
| Seat Depth | 21" | 20" |
| Backrest Width | 23" | 21.75" |
| Backrest Height | 33" | 31.75" |
| Floor to Seat Range | 19.5" to 23" | 19" to 22" |
| Overall height | 52.5" to 56" | 49.25" to 52.5" |
| Weight support | Up to 270 pounds | Up to 200 pounds |
| Height support | 5'9" to 6'7" | 5'3" to 5'8" |
The big difference between the two is the Titan’s larger seat and taller backrest. Thus the Titan will fit users with wide hips, and also slimmer users wanting a roomier seat.
Gaming Chairs for small sizes
Only a few companies make specialty chairs for small sizes. Since smaller chairs are cheaper to make, many of the chairs listed in our budget gaming chair roundup also fit small sizes.
Here are dimensions of three popular chairs that cater to short users:
| Secretlab Throne | DXRacer Drifting Series | Homall Executive Chair | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat width | 20" | 19.5" | 20.5" |
| Seat Depth | 18" | 20" | 19.8" |
| Backrest Width | 23" | 21.75" | 22.5" |
| Backrest Height | 33" | 31.75" | 30.5" |
| Floor to Seat Range | 16" to 19.5" | 19" to 22" | 18.5" to 22.5" |
| Overall height | 49" to 52.5" | 46.5" to 52.5" | 49" to 53" |
| Weight support | 220 pounds | Up to 200 pounds | Up to 300 pounds |
| Height support | 4'9" to 5'3" | 5'3" to 5'8" | 5'5" to 5'10" |
If looking for a small-sized chair, the Secretlab Throne is the best luxury option. The DXRacer Drifting Series is an average-sized chair that suits small sizes also. It caters to upright office works with extra-thick padding and snug ergonomics. Then there is the Homall Executive gaming chair. It’s one of the most popular cheap gaming chairs on Amazon.
To compare these chairs and more, check out the best gaming chairs for small sizes.
Gaming Chairs for large sizes
These are the largest sized gaming chairs available. They are similar in height to large chairs for average sizes. The main difference with heavyweight chairs is the width and depth of the seat. These models are extra wide with sturdy support for heavier weights.
| DXRacer Tank Series | AKRacing Master Series Max | Vertagear PL6000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat width | 23.5" | 24.4" | 21.7" |
| Seat Depth | 20.5" | 23" | 19" |
| Backrest Width | 26" | 24.4" | 20.5" |
| Backrest Height | 30.5" | 34.2" | 31.9" |
| Floor to Seat Range | 18" to 22" | 15" to 17.2" | 20.1" to 24.1" |
| Overall height | 53" to 57" | 49.2" to 51.4" | 50.6" to 54.6" |
| Weight support | Up to 450 pounds | Up to 400 pounds | Up to 440 pounds |
| Height support | 5'6" to 6'6" | 5'6" to 6'4" | 5’9″ to 6’8″ |
Check out our best gaming chairs for heavyweights to learn more about what’s available in large sizes.
Getting the most out of your gaming chair
After selecting the best-sized gaming chair for your body, next learn how to get the most out of your investment. Check out our Ultimate Gaming Chair User Manual. This teaches how to adjust your chair, how to sit and how to best use the reclining options.