If you plan to extend the counter farther you need to add supports such.
Counter overhang for bar stools.
According to marble countertop overhang can help protect any cabinets or appliances installed below it.
I have sat at 12 overhangs at counter height and found them too shallow.
The recommended counter overhang also varies with the counter height.
From personal experience i think these are excellent recommendations.
Kitchen island countertop.
What is the measurement for standard countertop overhang.
18 overhang counter height seating 36 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.
Any overhang over the minimum of 12 inches can be determined somewhat by your height and choice of stool.
An important aspect of making your counter seating comfortable and functional is allowing for the correct amount of counter overhang.
While some countertops may have different overhang measurements this is the number that is seen as standard for homes.
We have 15 and it s ok but my dh would have liked 18.
Keep in mind that this is 1 inches over the front edge of the base cabinet.
15 overhang bar height seating 42 high.
The average overhang of a countertop is around 1 1 2 inches but countertops can be extended to allow for.
Table height seating 30 high.
Most countertops are 36 inches high and will accommodate bar stools or chairs that are slightly higher than dining chairs.