18 overhang counter height seating 36 high.
Counter overhang for bar stools.
What is the measurement for standard countertop overhang.
Any overhang over the minimum of 12 inches can be determined somewhat by your height and choice of stool.
Table height seating 30 high.
An important aspect of making your counter seating comfortable and functional is allowing for the correct amount of counter overhang.
Most countertops are 36 inches high and will accommodate bar stools or chairs that are slightly higher than dining chairs.
The average overhang of a countertop is around 1 1 2 inches but countertops can be extended to allow for.
I have sat at 12 overhangs at counter height and found them too shallow.
The recommended counter overhang also varies with the counter height.
If you have a taller island and therefore a taller stool you ll likely rest your knees at a lower angle.
15 overhang bar height seating 42 high.
This will mean you don t need as much overhang as you may expect as the knees will be lower than at the typical 90 degrees seated.
Kitchen island countertop.
If you plan to extend the counter farther you need to add supports such.
From personal experience i think these are excellent recommendations.
According to marble countertop overhang can help protect any cabinets or appliances installed below it.
Standard countertop overhang is 1 inches.
Keep in mind that this is 1 inches over the front edge of the base cabinet.