What Is The Weight Capacity Of Treadmill Desks? 20 Examples

When purchasing a desk treadmill, a feature that most people don’t evaluate is what is the weight capacity of treadmill desks? What many people don’t realize is that the weight limits are an important safety factor that affects not only your safety, but also the performance and reliability of the desk treadmill.

I have gone to the effort of gathering the weight capacity of 21 of the most popular treadmill desks and arranged them into tables.

Consequently, you can save yourself time, money and effort scavenging through websites to find the weight limit.

These desk treadmill weight capacity comparison tables demonstrate:

• how much each type of desk treadmill can hold
• the average weight capacity of some of the most popular types of treadmill desks
• what weight capacity you can expect them to hold

Plus, they’re even broken down by type of desk treadmill so you can narrow down your selection.

Without further ado, let’s get right into it.

Did you know? On average, people spend about 13 hours in a sedentary posture during the day. Using an active workstation can contribute towards changing postures and encourages an active sitting regime. Source

What is weight capacity?

Weight capacity defines the maximum weight that an object can hold. Weight capacity and weight limit may be used interchangeably.

The weight threshold of each item differs based on factors including:

1. Robustness of material

2. Purpose of the object

3. Shape and structure of the item

What is the weight capacity of treadmill desks?

The average weight capacity of a treadmill desks is 251 pounds. The weight capacity of treadmill desks can range from 200 – 400 pounds. This will vary depending on the weight, size, shape, type of materials used and type of desk treadmill. The compact under treadmill desks (consume less than 300m2 space) tends to have the lowest weight capacity, while the large treadmill desks (consume less than 300m2 space) tend offer a higher weight limit. Branded walking desks tend to have the highest average weight capacity.

To put some perspective on it, the weight capacity of office chairs averages at 277 pounds, and their lowest weight capacity starts at 250 pounds.

The below table provides you with an extensive list of treadmill desks sorted by the lowest to the highest weight capacity.

Name	Type of desk treadmill	Weight capacity (lbs)
UMAY Portable Treadmill foldable	Electric under desk treadmill	200
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T1407M Foldable	Electric under desk treadmill	220
Goyouth 2 in 1 Electric Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
WALKINGPAD C2 Folding Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
Walkstation Slim Flat Treadmill SF-T7945	Electric under desk treadmill	220
GoPlus Walking Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
LIVSPO 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
WalkingPad A1 Pro	Electric under desk treadmill	220
KEEP FUN Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
Sunny treadpad slim under desk 20740 treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
Treadly 2 Basic	Electric under desk treadmill	220
RHYTHM FUN Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
LSRZSPORT 2 in 1 Foldable Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	240
Citysport Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	242.5
Egofit Walker Pro Small Electric Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	242.5
Rebel Treadmill 1000	Electric under desk treadmill	250
UREVO 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	265
Goplus 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	265
LifeSpan TR1200-DT3	Electric treadmill workstation	350
iMovR ThermoTread GT Office Treadmill Base	Electric under desk treadmill	400
Unsit™ Treadmill Desk	Electric treadmill workstation	400

Data correct as of the 2nd October 2021. Please refer to website for updates.

For the purpose of this article:

Compact treadmill desks consume less than 300m2 space.

Large treadmill desks consume more than 300m2 space.

What is the weight capacity of compact treadmill desks?

The average weight capacity of a compact desk treadmill (consume less than 300m2 space) is 234.09 pounds. However, the mode weight capacity is 220 pounds.

The mode is a more useful value here than the average weight limit as it determines the most frequent weight limit present.

The weight capacity of small treadmill desks ranges from 220 – 265 pounds.

Small treadmill desks rank as the second highest in average weight capacity for a desk treadmill.

Name	Type of desk treadmill	Weight capacity (lbs)
Goyouth 2 in 1 Electric Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
WALKINGPAD C2 Folding Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
LIVSPO 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
WalkingPad A1 Pro	Electric under desk treadmill	220
KEEP FUN Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
Treadly 2 Basic	Electric under desk treadmill	220
LSRZSPORT 2 in 1 Foldable Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	240
Citysport Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	242.5
Egofit Walker Pro Small Electric Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	242.5
UREVO 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	265
Goplus 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	265

What is the weight capacity of large treadmill desks?

The average weight capacity of a large desk treadmill (consumes more than 300m2 space) is 270 pounds.

This makes them a higher weight capacity desk treadmill. That said, they surprisingly also feature the desk treadmill with the lowest weight capacity on this list.

The weight capacity of large treadmill desks ranges from 200 – 400 pounds.

From this, we can see that heavier under treadmill desks tend to have the highest weight capacity, however, this is only the case in a few of the scenarios.

Surprisingly, the mode weight capacity is also 220 pounds for larger under treadmill desks.

This means that despite choosing a larger under desk treadmill (consumes greater than 300m2), you may not get a higher weight capacity compared to a smaller under desk treadmill (consumes less than 300m2).

It ultimately boils down to the treadmill desk to determine the weight limit.

This list of treadmill desks also includes the under treadmill desks with the highest weight capacity. These would be suitable for heavier individuals.

The top 3 under treadmill desks with the highest weight capacity include:

Name	Weight capacity (lbs)
LifeSpan TR1200-DT3	350
iMovR ThermoTread GT Office Treadmill Base	400
Unsit™ Treadmill Desk	400

These under desk treadmills would be the best option for people greater than 300 pounds.

These units can be considered commercial under desk treadmills, and they are ideal for a shared area or work environment as they are robust enough to tolerate frequent use.

Plus, they can withstand the weight of taller or larger individuals.

This is something you cannot always preempt, especially if they are to be a shared piece of equipment in a work environment.

What is the weight capacity of foldable treadmill desks?

The average weight capacity of a foldable desk treadmill is 229 pounds. This makes them a low-range weight capacity desk treadmill.

The mode weight capacity of foldable under treadmill desks is 220 pounds.

Foldable treadmill desks have a weight capacity of range of approximately 200 – 265 pounds.

On this list, you can find the desk treadmill with the lowest weight capacity (UMAY Portable Treadmill).

Name	Type of desk treadmill	Weight capacity (lbs)
UMAY Portable Treadmill foldable	Electric under desk treadmill	200
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T1407M Foldable	Electric under desk treadmill	220
WALKINGPAD C2 Folding Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	220
LSRZSPORT 2 in 1 Foldable Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	240
Goplus 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill	Electric under desk treadmill	265

Does weight capacity matter on treadmill desks?

Weight capacity is safety factor of the treadmill machine that is calculated by the manufacturer. The weight limit of a desk treadmill should not be dismissed or abused as it is an important safety rating that ensure your safety. Along with that, it dictates the weights that can be applied to the treadmill before it begins to experience stress or performs poorly. There are no advantages to exceeding the weight capacity or using a desk treadmill that has a lower weight limit than you require.

The weight threshold is an important consideration particularly for people over 220 pounds since that is the most common weight threshold for these walking treadmills. For people over 265 pounds, it can become difficult to find a desk treadmill
suited to your weight needs as the amount of choice is significantly lower.

Weight limits will also be a greater consideration for individuals who intend to run on the office treadmill.
This will introduce greater force and consequently require a higher weight limit compared to a person walking.

The small frame and lower average weight capacity of treadmill desks make it more difficult for larger or taller people to find an appropriate unit to meet their needs.

What happens if you exceed the weight limit of a desk treadmill?

Exceeding the weight limit of a desk treadmill may not result in any damage or wear and tear if the weight capacity is only slightly exceeded. The weight capacity has a safety buffer built into the weight limit calculation to account for such scenarios.

If weight capacity is exceeded significantly or repeatedly, it’s likely to lead to a poorer user experience as the desk treadmill will probably feel unstable under you and the desk treadmill is liable to breaking faster.

It could also put stress on the motor especially if the weight is being exceeded and the user is running on the treadmill.

Weight limit is probably more of a concern if you’re running on the under desk treadmill.

Weight capacity can sometimes be correlated to the weight of a treadmill desk.

Weight limits can impact on your safety, weaken the strength of the desk treadmill, and eventually break the unit if too much weight is applied.

Exceeding weight thresholds could also void the warranty.

Tip: By add 10% to the current weight capacity of the desk treadmill, this allows for some extra leeway in case you are tethering close to the weight limit.

Does the cost affect the weight capacity of a desk treadmill?

A higher weight capacity is often a characteristic related to the cost of treadmill desks.

This tends to be the case since higher quality materials are used in more expensive under desk treadmills; this makes the unit more robust and capable of withstanding a greater weight than a cheaper treadmill.

Plus, a more reliable and durable motor is likely to be provided in a higher costing treadmill.

Therefore, if you require a walking desk treadmill with a higher weight capacity, be prepared to spend a bit more money.

This is a trend you can see in the below table.

Name	Cost $	Weight capacity (lbs)
UMAY Portable Treadmill foldable	293.65	200
KEEP FUN Treadmill	533.19	220
Treadly 2 Basic	849	220
LIVSPO 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill	410.2	220
WALKINGPAD C2 Folding Treadmill	599	220
Goyouth 2 in 1 Electric Treadmill	379.99	220
WalkingPad A1 Pro	599	220
GoPlus Walking Treadmill	369	220
Walkstation Slim Flat Treadmill SF-T7945	423.99	220
Sunny treadpad slim under desk 20740 treadmill	599	220
RHYTHM FUN Treadmill	699	220
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T1407M Foldable	217.99	220
LSRZSPORT 2 in 1 Foldable Treadmill	354.99	240
Citysport Treadmill	351.74	242.5
Egofit Walker Pro Small Electric Treadmill	499	242.5
Rebel Treadmill 1000	996.92	250
Goplus 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill	367.99	265
UREVO 2 in 1 Under Desk Treadmill	364.99	265
LifeSpan TR1200-DT3	1499.99	350
Unsit™ Treadmill Desk	2990	400
iMovR ThermoTread GT Office Treadmill Base	1999	400

Conclusion

As you have seen from above, the weight capacity is a safety factor that must be respected. That is why it is so broadly published in the spec sheets of treadmill desks.

The lower average weight limit can make it more difficult to find a suitable desk treadmill for larger or taller individuals.

Fortunately, treadmill desks range from as low as 200 pounds to as high as 400 pounds + in weight capacity.

While under desk treadmills with a higher weight capacity may cost you more, you are likely to also benefit from a more robust machine with higher quality parts.

Weight capacity is only one of 20+ factors to pay attention to when picking a desk treadmill. That’s why I created a complete guide on how to choose a perfect desk treadmill.

If you want to know what else you need to watch out for, how to avoid being ripped off and common pitfalls that many people make when purchasing a walking desk, then this article is worthy of even a few moments of your time. I promise you it’ll be worth the read!

There’s no denying that under desk treadmills are one of the most active workstations available today.

However, if after reviewing treadmill desks, you decide that you’d like to see some alternative methods to introduce activity to your home or office, then you’re in luck.

I have been enthusiastically researching numerous ways to incorporate motion into my fairly static desk work and get me out of my chair.

The below items are what I’ve looked into so far in order of preference:

1. Standing desk converters
2. Ergonomic chairs
3. Standing desks
4. Desk bike
5. Kneeling chairs
6. Standing desk chairs
7. Anti-fatigue mats
8. Balance boards

My personal favorite products so far are the:

1. Sunny Portable Stand Up Treadmill
2. Sunny Health & Fitness SF-T1407M (high quality, compact, low-cost treadmill)
3. Ergotron WorkFit-LX
4. CoolMesh Pro Multi-Function Chair

My aim with this website is to help you on all matters related to your home office and your work area. With that in mind, if you have any questions or comments on the above, please drop them in the box below. I’d love to hear them!