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How to measure countertops

How to measure countertops

Below is a guide for drawing and measuring your countertop.

If you would like get accurate estimate for granite or quartz countertops, please use this page to give us the measurements of your countertop area, edge style, and the color of granite or quartz, and we will be happy to give you a free estimate.

Make a layout of your project . Later you can upload it to one of our online estimate forms or you can just text it or email it . Please provide us with as much information as you can, regarding your project. This includes: layout and measurements, granite color or/and quartz color , edge, personal information including the job address, contact information, and any other details that will help us determine the quote of the job.

To start, be sure to measure from wall to wall. Don’t just measure your old countertops.
Make a simple diagram of the counter layoutand transfer your measurements to it.
Don’t worry if your measurements will be off – for quote inches doesn’t matter.
Sink measurements doesn’t matter. Just draw where sink is more or less placed.
If you have cooktop – you have to draw it too.
Don’t forget to include your appliance locations!
Use inches not feet (1 feet = 12 inches).
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L - Shape Counter

Example calculation for L – Shape Corner:
Section A: 85.5 in x 25.5 in = 2180.25 sq in
Section B: 39 in x 25.5 in = 994.5 sq in
Backsplash: 85.5 in x 4 in = 342 sq in
Backsplash: 64.5 in x 4 in = 258 sq in

Total: 3774.75 sq in

* Now divide by 144 to obtain square footage.
Each sq foot has 144 sq in. (12 x 12).
Total: 3774.75 sq in / 144 sq in = 26.21 sq ft

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L - Shape Counter with Angle

Example calculation for L – Shape Corner:
Section A: 85.5 in x 25.5 in = 2180.25 sq in
Section B: 39 in x 25.5 in = 994.5 sq in

Total: 3174.75 sq in

* Now divide by 144 to obtain square footage.
Each sq foot has 144 sq in. (12 x 12).
Total: 3174.75 sq in / 144 sq in = 22.05 sq ft

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V - Shape Counter

Example calculation for V – Shape Corner:
Section A: 60 in x 25.5 in = 1530 sq in
Section B: 45 in x 25.5 in = 1147.50 sq in

Total: 2677.50 sq in

* Now divide by 144 to obtain square footage.
Each sq foot has 144 sq in. (12 x 12).
Total: 2677.50 sq in / 144 sq in = 18.59 sq ft

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One Piece Counter

Example calculation for – One Piece Counter:
Section A: 31 in x 25.5 in = 790.5 sq in
Backsplash: 31 in x 4 in = 124 sq in

Total: 914.5 sq in

* Now divide by 144 to obtain square footage.
Each sq foot has 144 sq in. (12 x 12).
Total: 914.5 sq in / 144 sq in = 6.35 sq ft

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Island Counter

Example calculation for – Island Counter:
Section A: 60 in x 37.5 in = 2250 sq in

Total: 914.5 sq in

* Now divide by 144 to obtain square footage.
Each sq foot has 144 sq in. (12 x 12).
Total: 2250 sq in / 144 sq in = 15.62 sq ft

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Vanity Countertop

Example calculation for – Vanity Countertop:
Section A: 72 in x 22.5 in = 1620 sq in
Backsplash: 72 in x 4 in = 288 sq in
Backsplash: 22.5 in x 4 in = 90 sq in

Total: 1998 sq in

* Now divide by 144 to obtain square footage.
Each sq foot has 144 sq in. (12 x 12).
Total: 1998 sq in / 144 sq in = 13.88 sq ft

DIMENSIONS

24″ standard width of kitchen cabinet
21″ standard width of vanity cabinet
25 1/2″ standard width of kitchen countertop
22 1/2″ standard width of vanity countertop
1 1/2″ overhang standard
from 10″ – 12″ overhang for seating area
Backsplash
Be sure to measure your backsplash, too. Again, these come in different sizes and if your new counter has a 3-inch backsplash and your old counter had a 4-inch backsplash, the difference will add extra work and expense.
Average Slab Size Measurement
This will give the designer or contractor a good idea on how to plan for seams for countertops. Average slab size for granite is 110-125″ long by 60-75″ height. Average slab size for quartz is 120″ long by 55″ height.