Keyboard sizes are easy to mix up in photos, because every product shot fills the frame. Below, every layout is drawn to the same scale, one under another: full-size (100%), 98%, TKL (80%), 75%, 65% and 60%. You can see exactly how much narrower each size is, which keys you give up, and how much extra room your mouse gets. You can also add 30 keyboards we’ve reviewed, drawn at their real measured size.
Keyboard size chart
| Size | Keys (ANSI) | Typical size | What you lose vs full-size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-size (100%) | 104 | 45.0 × 14.5 cm (17.7 × 5.7 in) | Nothing | Number entry, office work, spreadsheets |
| 98% / 1800 | 99 | 38.8 × 14.0 cm (15.3 × 5.5 in) | Insert, Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause, right Win, Menu | A numpad without the full-size width |
| TKL (80%) | 87 | 36.9 × 14.5 cm (14.5 × 5.7 in) | Numpad (17 keys) | Gamers who want every key except the numpad |
| 75% | 84 | 32.6 × 14.0 cm (12.8 × 5.5 in) | Numpad, Scroll Lock, Pause, right Win, Menu | The best all-rounder: F-row and arrows, TKL features in a smaller body |
| 65% | 68 | 32.6 × 11.6 cm (12.8 × 4.6 in) | Numpad, F1–F12 row, Insert, Home, backtick | Compact setups that still need arrow keys |
| 60% | 61 | 30.7 × 11.6 cm (12.1 × 4.6 in) | Numpad, F-row, arrows, all navigation keys | Maximum mouse room for low-sensitivity gaming |
Typical sizes use the standard 19.05 mm key spacing plus an estimated 10 mm case border. Real keyboards are usually within a centimetre of these numbers (see the measured table below).
Every keyboard size explained
Full-size (100%)
A full-size keyboard has 104 keys on ANSI (105 on ISO): the main block, an F-row, the navigation cluster, arrow keys and a numpad. At about 45 cm wide it is the biggest standard size. For right-handed players, that means your mouse sits furthest from the centre of your screen. Pick it if you type numbers all day. For gaming alone, the numpad mostly costs you desk space.
Reviewed: Redragon K761 Pro
96% and 98% (1800 layout)
The 1800 layout keeps the numpad but removes the gaps. It moves the arrow keys under the numpad and drops a few rarely used keys like Scroll Lock and Pause. It is about 6 cm narrower than full-size and still has 99 keys. It’s the right choice if you need a numpad but want your mouse closer. The 96% and 98% labels are used for slightly different versions of the same idea.
Reviewed: Varmilo Minilo98 Pro, Keydous NJ98-CP V2 HE, Epomaker Galaxy100, NuPhy Air100 V3
TKL (tenkeyless, 80%)
TKL is a full-size keyboard without the numpad (the “ten keys”). It keeps every other key in its usual place, so nothing needs an Fn combination. At about 37 cm, a TKL gives your mouse 8 cm more room than a full-size board. Some “80%” keyboards, like the Wooting 80HE, are a slightly tighter TKL with the gaps removed.
Reviewed: Wooting 80HE vs 60HE, ATK x QK Hex80, Machenike K500 TKL
75%
A 75% keyboard squeezes a TKL into a tighter body. The F-row stays, the arrow keys stay, and the navigation keys move into a single column on the right. With 84 keys it loses almost nothing you use daily, yet it is about 4 cm narrower than a TKL. That’s why it’s the most common size among the keyboards we review.
Reviewed: DrunkDeer A75 Pro, MCHOSE Jet 75, Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR, NuPhy Air75 V3
65%
A 65% keyboard is a 75% without the F-row. It keeps the arrow keys and a column of navigation keys (usually Delete, Page Up, Page Down and End). It is the same width as a 75% but about 2.4 cm shallower. F1–F12 move to an Fn layer: fine for most games, less handy if you use F-keys for shortcuts or macros.
Reviewed: Epomaker HE65 V2 TMR, Varmilo Muse65 HE, MCHOSE Ace 68 GT, Weikav NUT65
60%
A 60% keyboard is just the main block: letters, numbers, modifiers and Space. It has 61 keys, with no arrows, F-row or navigation keys. Everything else lives on an Fn layer. It is the smallest common size, about 14 cm narrower than full-size. That’s why competitive players with low sensitivity love it.
Reviewed: DrunkDeer G60, NuPhy Air60 HE, Wooting 60HE, IQUNIX EV63
40% and smaller
40% keyboards also drop the number row, so even numbers need a layer. They are fun for enthusiasts but rarely practical for gaming. See our Epomaker Luma40 review.
Real keyboard dimensions (measured)
These are the case sizes (width × depth) of keyboards we’ve reviewed. Add any of them to the tool above to see them to scale next to the standard sizes.
| Keyboard | Size | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redragon K761 Pro | 100% | 44.4 × 13.3 | 17.5 × 5.2 |
| Epomaker Galaxy100 | 98% | 40.5 × 13.8 | 15.9 × 5.4 |
| NuPhy Air100 V3 | 98% | 38.1 × 13.4 | 15.0 × 5.3 |
| ATK x QK Hex80 | 80% | 35.7 × 13.6 | 14.1 × 5.4 |
| Wooting 80HE | 80% | 34.6 × 14.2 | 13.6 × 5.6 |
| GamaKay TK75 TMR | 75% | 34.0 × 14.0 | 13.4 × 5.5 |
| Yunzii RT75 | 75% | 33.4 × 14.4 | 13.2 × 5.7 |
| NuPhy Kick75 | 75% | 33.3 × 14.3 | 13.1 × 5.6 |
| Epomaker HE75 Mag | 75% | 32.9 × 14.0 | 13.0 × 5.5 |
| IQUNIX EZ75 | 75% | 32.6 × 15.0 | 12.8 × 5.9 |
| Varmilo Minilo 75 | 75% | 32.6 × 14.3 | 12.8 × 5.6 |
| Epomaker HE75 V2 TMR | 75% | 32.4 × 13.8 | 12.8 × 5.4 |
| DrunkDeer G75 | 75% | 32.3 × 13.5 | 12.7 × 5.3 |
| MCHOSE Jet 75 | 75% | 32.2 × 13.7 | 12.7 × 5.4 |
| XVX L75 Air | 75% | 32.2 × 13.6 | 12.7 × 5.4 |
| NuPhy Air75 V3 | 75% | 31.9 × 12.9 | 12.6 × 5.1 |
| Keychron K3 HE | 75% | 31.9 × 12.6 | 12.5 × 5.0 |
| NuPhy Air75 HE | 75% | 31.6 × 13.3 | 12.5 × 5.2 |
| Keydous AJ68-CP | 65% | 35.2 × 12.5 | 13.9 × 4.9 |
| Epomaker HE65 V2 TMR | 65% | 32.4 × 11.7 | 12.8 × 4.6 |
| MCHOSE Ace 68 GT | 65% | 32.0 × 12.8 | 12.6 × 5.0 |
| Melgeek Made68 Ultra V2 | 65% | 31.9 × 11.7 | 12.6 × 4.6 |
| Weikav NUT65 | 65% | 31.4 × 11.3 | 12.4 × 4.4 |
| Varmilo Muse65 HE | 65% | 31.0 × 11.2 | 12.2 × 4.4 |
| Wooting 60HE v2 | 60% | 30.5 × 11.5 | 12.0 × 4.5 |
| XVX Trooper63 HE | 60% | 30.5 × 11.1 | 12.0 × 4.4 |
| Epomaker Hack 59 | 60% | 30.3 × 11.8 | 11.9 × 4.7 |
| Wooting 60HE+ | 60% | 30.2 × 11.6 | 11.9 × 4.6 |
| IQUNIX EV63 | 60% | 30.1 × 12.6 | 11.8 × 5.0 |
| DrunkDeer G60 | 60% | 29.0 × 10.2 | 11.4 × 4.0 |
Popular size comparisons
TKL vs 75%
Both have an F-row, arrow keys and navigation keys. The difference is spacing: a 75% removes the gaps and stacks the navigation keys in one column. That makes it about 4.3 cm narrower than a TKL while losing only Scroll Lock, Pause, right Win and Menu. Unless you rely on the exact TKL navigation cluster, a 75% gives you the same keys and more mouse room.
65% vs 75%
They are the same width. The 65% drops the F-row, so it is about 2.4 cm shallower, and F1–F12 move to an Fn layer. Choose a 75% if you use F-keys (F5 to refresh, F1–F4 in many games, macros). Choose a 65% if you never do and want the cleaner, smaller board. Read our full 60% vs 65% vs 75% comparison.
60% vs 65%
A 60% is about 1.9 cm narrower than a 65%. In exchange it loses the arrow keys and the navigation column (Delete, Page Up, Page Down, End). If you use arrows for anything, like text editing, menus or some games, the 65% is the easier daily driver.
TKL vs full-size
The only difference is the 17-key numpad, which adds about 8 cm of width. If you don’t enter numbers often, a TKL is the easy upgrade: same layout, more mouse room.
Best keyboard size for gaming
For most players, the best gaming keyboard size is the smallest one that still has the keys you press in-game. Every centimetre a keyboard loses on the right is a centimetre your mouse moves closer to the centre. That matters most at low sensitivity, where you need wide arm swipes. Compared to a full-size board:
- TKL: 8.1 cm more mouse room
- 75%: 12.4 cm more
- 65%: 12.4 cm more
- 60%: 14.3 cm more
A 75% is the safest pick, because you keep every key you’re likely to use. Go 65% or 60% if you play mostly shooters and want the most room. Use the Desk view in the tool above to check whether your mousepad and your cm/360 sensitivity fit next to each size on your own desk. If you want rapid trigger, it comes in every size. See our best rapid trigger keyboards and Hall effect keyboards.
How to choose your keyboard size
- List the keys you actually use. Press them in the tool above to see which sizes have them and which need Fn.
- Numpad? If you enter numbers daily, choose full-size or 98%. If not, skip it.
- F-keys? If you use them for shortcuts, macros or games, stay at 75% or larger.
- Arrow keys? If you need them, don’t go below 65%.
- Measure your desk. Enter your desk and mousepad size in the Desk view and check that everything fits.
- ANSI or ISO? ISO (UK and much of Europe) has a tall Enter key and an extra key next to left Shift. Make sure the keyboard and any keycaps you buy match your layout.
Keyboard size FAQ
What are the standard keyboard sizes?
The common sizes are full-size (100%, 104 keys), 98%/1800 (around 99 keys), TKL (80%, 87 keys), 75% (84 keys), 65% (68 keys) and 60% (61 keys). Smaller 40% boards exist too, but they are niche.
How wide is a 75% keyboard?
Most 75% keyboards are 31.5–34 cm (12.4–13.4 in) wide and 13–15 cm deep. Of the 13 we measured, the narrowest was the NuPhy Air75 HE at 31.6 cm and the widest the GamaKay TK75 TMR at 34.0 cm.
How big is a TKL keyboard?
A standard TKL is about 36–37 cm (14.5 in) wide. Compact 80% boards like the Wooting 80HE are slightly narrower, at 34.6 cm.
Should I get a 65% or 75% keyboard?
Get a 75% if you use the F1–F12 keys. Get a 65% if you don’t and want a smaller board. They are the same width, and the 65% is only about 2.4 cm shallower.
Should I get a 61-key or 84-key keyboard?
A 61-key (60%) board has no arrow keys or F-row. An 84-key (75%) board has both. Choose 61 keys for maximum mouse room, 84 if you want every everyday key without an Fn layer.
Is 88 keys a full-size keyboard?
No. 87 keys is a TKL on ANSI, and 88 keys is usually a TKL on ISO (which has one extra key). A full-size keyboard has 104 keys (ANSI) or 105 (ISO).
Do smaller keyboards lose functions?
No. Missing keys like F1–F12, arrows or Delete move to an Fn layer, so you hold Fn and press another key. Most keyboards let you remap the layer in their software.
What is the best keyboard size for gaming?
For most gamers, 75% gives you every useful key with plenty of mouse room. Competitive low-sensitivity players often go 65% or 60% for the extra 12–14 cm of space.
Related tools and guides
- Online keyboard tester: check every key, rollover, rapid trigger and SOCD
- 60% vs 65% vs 75% keyboards
- Best rapid trigger keyboards
- Lowest latency keyboards
- Wooting keyboard alternatives