Any overhang over the minimum of 12 inches can be determined somewhat by your height and choice of stool.
Counter overhang for bar stools.
From personal experience i think these are excellent recommendations.
Table height seating 30 high.
While some countertops may have different overhang measurements this is the number that is seen as standard for homes.
This will mean you don t need as much overhang as you may expect as the knees will be lower than at the typical 90 degrees seated.
What is the measurement for standard countertop overhang.
I have sat at 12 overhangs at counter height and found them too shallow.
The recommended counter overhang also varies with the counter height.
According to marble countertop overhang can help protect any cabinets or appliances installed below it.
Keep in mind that this is 1 inches over the front edge of the base cabinet.
Standard countertop overhang is 1 inches.
The average overhang of a countertop is around 1 1 2 inches but countertops can be extended to allow for.
Kitchen island countertop.
18 overhang counter height seating 36 high.
15 overhang bar height seating 42 high.
If you plan to extend the counter farther you need to add supports such.
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.