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Power Solutions for Your Desk (Under-Desk Power Bars)

Mounting a power bar under your desk keeps your desktop clear, reduces floor cable clutter, and makes it easy to plug in everything in one place. Here's what to look for and how to set it up.

Why Under-Desk Power?

A standing desk moves 25″+ through its range. Plugging devices directly into a wall outlet means long cables that sag at sitting height and pull taut at standing height. Mounting a power bar on the frame crossbeam or back leg solves this — your device cables only travel as far as the power bar, and a single longer cable runs from the bar to the wall with enough slack for full travel.

What to Look for in an Under-Desk Power Bar

  • Outlet count:minimum 4–6 outlets for a standard desk setup (monitors, laptop, USB hub, speakers)
  • USB ports:built-in USB-A and USB-C ports eliminate the need for a separate USB hub for charging
  • Surge protection:always include surge protection — the under-desk location makes it convenient to protect all desk devices at once
  • Mounting method:look for a power bar with a mounting bracket or adhesive strips designed for under-desk installation — not all power bars are mountable
  • Cable length:the power cord from the bar to the wall needs to be long enough to accommodate the full desk height range; 6–10 ft is typical

Installation

1. Choose the mounting location

The back of the crossbeam or the inner face of a rear frame leg are the best locations. Avoid mounting on the front edge where it's visible or at knee height where it can be bumped.
 

2. Mount the power bar

Use the included bracket screws, velcro straps, or mounting clips. For crossbeam mounting, some cable trays have a built-in power bar slot.
 

3. Route the power cord with slack

Run the power cord down the back leg using the cable spine or clips. Leave a 12–15″ loop at the leg base before the cord reaches the floor, then route to the wall outlet.
 

⚠️  Don't daisy-chain power bars. Plugging one power bar into another multiplies the load on a single circuit. Plug only one power bar directly into the wall outlet.