Instructions for Calculating Countertop Material Requirements Using the Calculator
Material required for a countertop involves calculating the total surface area of the countertop, considering its shape and dimensions.
- Identify the shape and dimensions of the countertop.
- Divide irregular shapes into simpler sections (rectangles or squares) and take the dimensions of each section/piece.
- Calculate the area of each section.
- Add the areas together to find the total surface area.
Step 1: Select the Countertop Shape
The calculator offers the following countertop shape options:
- L-Shape
- U-Shape
- I-Shape (Straight Countertop)
- Island Countertop
Upon selecting a shape, a relevant image will be displayed to help you visualize it.
Step 2: Select the Unit of Measurement
Choose your preferred unit of measurement:
Step 3: Input Dimensions
Input the required dimensions for the selected shape:
- L-Shape Countertop: Enter the Length and Width for Rectangle 1 (R1) and Rectangle 2 (R2). The calculator will automatically compute the total area as the sum of R1 and R2.
- U-Shape Countertop: Enter the Length and Width for the Right Rectangle, Central Rectangle, and Left Rectangle. The total area is calculated as the sum of all three rectangles.
- I-Shape Countertop: Enter the Length and Width of the single rectangle representing the countertop. The calculator will compute the area directly.
- Island Countertop: Enter the Length and Width of the island rectangle. The calculator will compute the total area.
Step 4: View Total Material Area
The calculator will display the Total Area of the selected shape in square feet or square meters, based on your chosen unit.
Step 5: Use the Results
- Use the Total Area to determine the quantity of countertop material required for your project.
- Tip: To account for cutting and fitting wastage, add an extra 10%-15% to the calculated area when purchasing materials.