Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Measuring Lengths
• Part 2 of 3: Measuring Width
• Part 3 of 3: Calculating Surface Area
• Tips
• What do you need

Installing a new countertop will help refresh the look of your kitchen and make cooking your favorite meals easier and more enjoyable. However, in order to compare the cost of countertop materials such as laminate or granite, you will need to accurately calculate the surface area of ​​your countertop.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Measuring Lengths

1. 1 Count the number of sections that make up your countertop. You will need to measure each area separated by household appliances, a sink, or something else. Be sure to include all splash-proof walls behind the sink, and the kitchen island in a separate section if you have one in your kitchen.
   • If you are in doubt whether it is possible to split your countertop in length into one section or two, it is better to split it into two in order to make the most accurate measurements.
   • At the corner section, split it into two perpendicular sections.
2. 2 On a piece of paper, make a table with three columns: one for the lengths of the sections, another for their width, and the third for the area of ​​the zone. When all measurements have been made, you can calculate the total surface area by adding up the numbers from the last column.
3. 3 Measure the length of the first section with a tape measure. Make sure you measure the length of the section from the far wall to the opposite edge of the countertop.
4. 4 Repeat for all sections of the worktop, including the splash guard and islands.

Part 2 of 3: Measuring Width

1. 1 Let's measure the width of the first section. Width is the distance from the edge of the countertop to its contact with the nearest wall. If the wall is covered with a splash-proof panel, the measurement can be taken from the side.
   • Typically the section is 70 cm wide and has a small (3.8 cm) overhang. Therefore, in your calculations, use a width of 73.8 cm if you plan to install standard countertops.
2. 2 Repeat with the remaining sections. This is especially important if you are dealing with non-standard countertop widths and a kitchen island.
3. 3 If you are not sure about the width of the splash guard, take it by 10 cm. Make sure the entire column with the width of each of the sections is full.

Part 3 of 3: Calculating Surface Area

1. 1 Multiply the length by the width of each section to find its area.
2. 2 Record the area of ​​the section in column 3 of the table. The area is recorded in square centimeters.
3. 3 Sum the values ​​of all the cells in the third column.
4. 4 By dividing the result by 10,000, you will find the surface area of ​​your countertop in square meters. By multiplying this number by the retail value of the countertop material, you will get the value of your countertop from the material you have chosen. After you evaluate all the pros and cons, you can safely order a new tabletop!

Tips

• If you order a countertop from the United States, the price may be quoted per square foot. Knowing that there are 900 square centimeters in a square foot, you can easily find the surface area in feet.

What do you need

• Roulette
• Paper
• Pencil
• Calculator