1. Measure countertop runs
Measure length × depth of each section in feet. Standard depth is 2.1 ft.
Surface area workspace
Enter countertop dimensions to calculate surface area in square feet. Estimate material costs for granite, quartz, marble, or laminate countertops.
Use the Countertop Square Foot Calculator to measure surface area for kitchen and bathroom countertops. Enter length and depth for each section, and get instant results in square feet. Estimate material costs for granite, quartz, marble, laminate, or butcher block countertops.
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Countertop square footage is the total surface area of all countertop sections. Measure length × depth in feet for each section. Standard countertop depth is 25-26 inches (about 2.1 ft). For full kitchen or bath layouts, use the kitchen calculator or bathroom calculator.
Getting started
To calculate countertop square footage, measure length × depth of each countertop section in feet. Sum all sections for total area. Standard depth is 2.1 ft. Add edge profiles, sink cutouts, and backsplash to total project cost.
Measure length × depth of each section in feet. Standard depth is 2.1 ft.
Multiply length × depth for each section. Sum all sections for total countertop area.
Add edge profile, sink cutouts, and backsplash to project planning.
Quick reference
FAQ
Measure each straight section of countertop in inches (length and depth), multiply to get square inches, then divide by 144 to convert to square feet. Add all sections together. A countertop section 96 inches long and 25.5 inches deep is 2,448 sq in or 17 sq ft.
A typical kitchen countertop ranges from 25 to 50 square feet, depending on the kitchen layout. An average L-shaped kitchen has about 30-40 sq ft of countertop surface.
Granite countertops cost $40 to $100 per square foot installed, depending on the stone grade and edge profile. Budget granite starts at $40/sq ft, mid-range at $50-75/sq ft, and premium exotic granite at $75-100+ per sq ft.
Split the L-shaped countertop into two rectangular sections. Measure the length and depth of each section, calculate the area of each, and add them together. Use the L-Shape option in the calculator.
Standard kitchen countertop depth is 25 to 25.5 inches (about 2.125 feet). Island countertops may be deeper at 27 to 30 inches. Bathroom vanity countertops are typically 22 inches deep.
Quartz countertops cost $50 to $120 per square foot installed. Entry-level quartz starts at $50/sq ft, mid-range at $65-85/sq ft, and premium brands at $85-120/sq ft.
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