A mousepad (sometimes mouse pad, mousemat, or mouse mat), is a surface for enhancing the usability of here a computer mouse.

The three most important benefits of the introduction of the mousepad were break speed, also precision, and enjoyment for the user. A secondary benefit was descent the desk or table surface from being scratched and worn by continuous hand and mouse rubbing motion. Another benefit was reduction of the collection of debris under the mouse, which resulted in reduced jitter of the pointer on the display.