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Weight A 1 Â½ inch thick countertop made of standard concrete has an approximate weight of 18.75 pounds per square foot. (Granite is approximately 18 pounds per square foot.) Standard cabinetry will typically support this weight because itâs distributed over a large area.
Answer Wiki. Against a wall, generally 24 is standard countertop depth. Additional depth is usually only if the back has additional raised storage on the countertop. Islands can be smaller in width, but generally should not be smaller than 24 and 36+ is more common.