3 Things to Know About Mousepad Thickness

Get at least 5mm thick A 5mm mousepad fills in desk dips and bumps better than thin cloth or hard pads. For noticeably uneven desks, go 7mm to 10mm.

Avoid going over 10mm Too thick a pad tilts your wrist up and causes strain. The sweet spot is 5-7mm: enough to smooth the surface without making your wrist bend.

Cheap desk mats won’t fix warped desks Most budget mats are 2-3mm and won’t hide an uneven surface. If your desk is genuinely warped, use a 5mm full desk pad or shim the desk leg instead.