Ironing board sizes – how to choose
Guide · 2 min read
The size of an ironing board decides how fast you iron bedding and shirts and how much space the board takes up at home. Below we sort out the main sizes and tell you what to look for.
Standard board sizes
You will find boards with a top from about 100 to about 130 cm long and from 30 to 45 cm wide. The bigger the top, the faster you iron large items, but the board is heavier and takes more space.
| Type | Typical top | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| Small tabletop board | approx. 75 × 27 cm | little space, travel, small items |
| Compact standing board | approx. 104–110 × 30–33 cm | small flat, occasional ironing |
| Standard standing board | approx. 118–120 × 36–38 cm | regular ironing for the whole family |
| Large board | approx. 124–130 × 42–45 cm | lots of bedding, steam station |
| Sleeve board | approx. 50 × 11 cm | sleeves, trouser legs, children’s clothes |
Board height
A comfortable height is when the top is roughly at hip level – you do not have to bend and your back does not hurt. That is why a height-adjustable board is worth it; alexvalex standing boards adjust within about 79–91 cm (depending on the model).
Stability and load
Stability depends on the frame and the leg spread. Manufacturers state the maximum load – for example, our 104 × 30 cm boards hold up to 13 kg and the 118 × 36 cm ones up to 15 kg. Non-slip caps on the legs protect the floor and keep the board from sliding.
Small board and sleeve board
If you have no room for a large board, a small tabletop board (75 × 27 cm) is enough for shirts and blouses. A sleeve board helps anyone who irons shirts – the sleeve slides onto the narrow top and irons without creases.
How to measure a board for a new cover
- Take off the old cover if it is thick.
- Measure the length of the top at its longest point.
- Measure the width at its widest point.
- Compare with the cover size chart – see the guide how to choose an ironing board cover.
What to look for when buying
- a top size that suits how much you iron and where you store the board,
- height adjustment,
- maximum load and a stable frame,
- replacement covers available in that size.
See alexvalex ironing boards – 104 × 30 cm, 118 × 36 cm (also with a sleeve board), a small 75 × 27 cm board and a 50 × 11 cm sleeve board.
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