Use a measuring tape to measure the width of each section of countertop.
How to measure for formica countertops.
Measure the dimensions of each countertop section in inches both the length and as shown in the example diagram to the left.
For galley kitchens or in island situations don t be concerned about scaling the aisle separations.
Measure this twice just to make sure it s accurate.
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For l or u shaped layouts you will break it into rectangular sections at each corner.
Same size as a in this case so 1562 5.
Write down the length in the appropriate space on your scale drawing or piece paper whichever case may be.
Keep your countertops drawings complete where sections join such as in a u shaped or l shaped design.
For a countertop end that is open and capped allow a 1 overhang.
Round the measurement to the nearest 1 8 inch 0 32 cm and record this measurement on your diagram or a separate sheet of paper.
Be sure to round all numbers width to the nearest half inch.
Measure length from end of counter to wall or point where next section of countertop begins.
For our u shaped counter top example we would measure it like this.
If the countertop butts to a wall cabinet there is no need to allow any overhang.
Measure depth from wall or back of counter to front for each section as well.
You just take the length x width of each section and add it together.
62 5 x 25 1562 5.
125 x 25 3125.
Use your tape measure to measure the countertop length from wall to wall in inches not just from one edge of your current countertop to the other.
In case of a countertop that butts to an appliance allow 1 8 to overhang.
Follow these steps to measure for countertops begin with a scale drawing of your countertop layout or layouts.
For galley kitchens you ll measure from one end of counter to the other.
Measure the tops measure the countertop to make sure that it fits correctly.
Measure the width of your existing countertops in inches.
Rules for figuring countertop overhang to be added to cabinet measurements.