The full size form factor has around 104 keys in total, depending on the layout. Chances are, when you are asked to picture a keyboard, this is the form factor you will think of. The most recognizable mechanical keyboard form factor is the full size. If you’re not familiar with any of these terms, don’t worry, I will go over each and every one later on, so keep reading! Form factors Full size / Full-size
Layouts affect the physical appearance of the key sizes and placements, as well as the total number of keys. The layout of the keyboard is the shape and size of the keys within a particular form factor. There are also other more niche form factors, but those are outside the scope of this article. The keyboard form factor is the physical shape and size of the keyboard and the amount of keys. This article largely applies to mechanical keyboards in particular. Let’s start by laying the foundation for the terms so you know what I mean when I mention these words. The difference between form factors and layouts In this post, I will discuss the differences between different form factors and layouts. For many novices in the mechanical keyboard community, keyboard form factors and layouts are an area of confusion, and it makes buying the correct keyboard that much harder.
