How To Measure And Price Granite Countertops. How to decide the overhang. Make sure to measure each counter section individually and as accurately as possible.
For galley kitchens or in island situations, don’t be concerned about scaling the aisle separations. Multiply your total length by 26, the width in inches of standard countertops, to find total countertop area in square inches. To calculate the area of each countertop section, multiply the length times the width.
Make sure to measure the pieces in the front and back, as the measurements can be different.
This will give you the width. Remember, too, that additional edge work and polishing can add more to your granite countertops price. For example, say the length of the countertop is 108” and the depth of the standard countertop (on a 24” deep cabinet) is 25 ½”; If graph paper is not handy, you can use any plain paper.