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