IS B4837 : 1990 : School furniture, Classroom Chairs and Tables - Recommendations

1 SCOPE

This standard deals with the dimensional requirements of the chairs and tables for children in the age group of 5-17 years for use in the Indian schools. The chairs and tables have been divided into four sizes related to age groups of children. These have been formulated keeping in view the following considerations:

a) To define a minimum space under the table which shall be kept clear for the knee space.

b) To define minimum table lengths based on width between elbows of children when writing, to ensure adequate working space.

c) To provide data on the reach and stretch of (children) arms to assist in the design of working surfaces, any storage space, inkwell positions etc.