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Kitchen islands tend to have more variable dimensions. (Max Burnside/Demand Media). Standard Base Cabinets. The standard width of a kitchen countertop from the wall to the edge of the counter is 25 1/2 inches, though some are 25 5/16 inches. The standard allows for a 1 1/2-inch overhang over 24-inch-deep base cabinets.
How to Calculate Square Feet from the Measurement in Inches. For example, say the length of the countertop is 108â and the depth of the standard countertop (on a 24â deep cabinet) is 25 Â½â; 108â X 25.5â = 2,754 (Divide this number by 144) 2,754/144 = 19.12 Sq Ft. Please note that granite countertops have a 1 Â½â standard over hang from the face of the cabinets.