CTG Training Pamphlet

MEASURING YOUR COUNTERTOP

Please refer to the steps below on the best practice for calculating square feet for a countertop project. This will ensure that you are accurate in quoting the customer and minimize any sq. ft. differences from time of sale to after template on the change order.

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Multiply the length times the depth for each section of your countertop to get each section area in square inches. *Standard countertop depth is 26 inches (overhang of cabinets).

Now measure the dimensions of each countertop section in inches, both length and depth. Be sure to round all numbers to the nearest half-inch.

Record your measurements in the table provided for each section of your countertop.

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How to Calculate Sq Ft:

Length (x) Depth (=) Area (÷) 144 (=) Sq Ft x = = ÷ 144 x = = ÷ 144 x = = ÷ 144 x = = ÷ 144 x = = ÷ 144 142” 26” 3,692” 139” 26” 3,614” 57” 46” 2,622” 25.64’ 25.10’ 18.21’

*If you want to add a backsplash, you’ll implement the same formula used to calculate your countertop. Simply measure from corner to corner and then measure the desired height you want from the base of where the counter starts.

68.95’ 69.00’

Subtotal = Round up to whole number =

Total each countertop section and then divide by 144.

Next add the square foot totals for each section to get your countertop total. Round up to the nearest whole number.

If you have any questions, please contact countertops@cabinetstogo.com

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