Installing a new kitchen counter provides a breath of fresh air to the environment and improves the area where you prepare meals. However, in order to be able to compare the costs of materials, such as granite or laminate, you need to know the precise measurements of the surface you will need to cover.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Measure the Length
Step 1. Count the number of sections that make up the kitchen counter
You need to measure each area that is separated from appliances, sinks, and other equipment. Don't forget to also include the splash guard and the island in a separate area, if you have them.
- If you are undecided whether to consider an area as a single block or as two separate ones, it is better to opt for the second solution in order to obtain more precise measurements.
- If the counter is "L" shaped, divide it into two distinct and perpendicular work surfaces.
Step 2. List the number of sections on a sheet
Arrange three columns: one for the length, one for the depth and a third for the area. At the end of your calculations, you will know the total square meters by adding together the areas of the sections.
Step 3. Measure the length of the first section using a retractable tape measure (tape measure)
Length is the horizontal measurement between appliances. Make sure you line up the tape measure well with the edge of the wall and the end edge of the counter.
Step 4. Repeat the operation for each section on your list, including the island and the para-sketches
Part 2 of 3: Measure the Depth
Step 1. Measure the depth of each section
This is given by the space that separates the edge of the countertop from the wall. If the sketch protector covers the wall, it takes the value from its edge.
Standard cabinets are 60 cm deep; usually an additional 3-4 cm of protruding edge is left when calculating the depth of the worktop. So you can consider the depth of the various sections equal to 63-64 cm (if you intend to install standard cabinets)
Step 2. Repeat the same process for all remaining sections
This is very important, especially if you have a kitchen with an irregular profile and an island. If, on the other hand, you do not have an island, you can consider the standard 63-64 cm valid.
Step 3. Evaluate the 10cm depth for the splash guard if you're not sure how much it should be
Make sure you write down all the values in the second column of your schema.
Part 3 of 3: Calculate the Area
Step 1. Multiply the length value by the depth of each section of the work plane
Step 2. Write the corresponding area in the third column of your sheet
The measurement will be expressed in square centimeters (if you have measured the lengths and depths in centimeters).
Step 3. Find the total area by adding the surfaces of the various sections
Step 4. Divide the obtained value by 1000 to find the square meters
At this point you can multiply the result by the cost per square meter that the retailer applies to the material you have chosen and you will know what the total price you will pay will be; alternatively, provide these measurements to the shopkeeper to order the countertop.
