{"id":16712,"date":"2026-11-12T11:02:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexvalex.pl\/guides\/ironing-board-sizes\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T15:40:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:40:01","slug":"ironing-board-sizes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alexvalex.pl\/en\/guides\/ironing-board-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ironing board sizes \u2013 how to choose"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

Standard board sizes<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Type<\/th>\nTypical top<\/th>\nWhen to choose it<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Small tabletop board<\/td>\napprox. 75 \u00d7 27 cm<\/td>\nlittle space, travel, small items<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compact standing board<\/td>\napprox. 104\u2013110 \u00d7 30\u201333 cm<\/td>\nsmall flat, occasional ironing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard standing board<\/td>\napprox. 118\u2013120 \u00d7 36\u201338 cm<\/td>\nregular ironing for the whole family<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Large board<\/td>\napprox. 124\u2013130 \u00d7 42\u201345 cm<\/td>\nlots of bedding, steam station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sleeve board<\/td>\napprox. 50 \u00d7 11 cm<\/td>\nsleeves, trouser legs, children’s clothes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Board height<\/h2>\n

A comfortable height is when the top is roughly at hip level \u2013 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\u201391 cm (depending on the model).<\/p>\n

Stability and load<\/h2>\n

Stability depends on the frame and the leg spread. Manufacturers state the maximum load \u2013 for example, our 104 \u00d7 30 cm boards hold up to 13 kg and the 118 \u00d7 36 cm ones up to 15 kg. Non-slip caps on the legs protect the floor and keep the board from sliding.<\/p>\n

Small board and sleeve board<\/h2>\n

If you have no room for a large board, a small tabletop board (75 \u00d7 27 cm) is enough for shirts and blouses. A sleeve board helps anyone who irons shirts \u2013 the sleeve slides onto the narrow top and irons without creases.<\/p>\n

How to measure a board for a new cover<\/h2>\n
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  1. Take off the old cover if it is thick.<\/li>\n
  2. Measure the length of the top at its longest point.<\/li>\n
  3. Measure the width at its widest point.<\/li>\n
  4. Compare with the cover size chart \u2013 see the guide how to choose an ironing board cover<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What to look for when buying<\/h2>\n