How to Measure the Square Footage of Solid Surface Countertops

New kitchen counters can be a valuable upgrade.

Updating older countertops can dramatically improve the appearance of your kitchen. Materials such as granite, quartz and Corian are attractive and sturdy materials used in many countertops. The first step in replacing your countertop is to measure the area in square feet. This allows you to order the correct amount of materials for the new countertop and estimate the cost involved in the project.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Calculator

Instructions

1. Use a tape measure to measure the length and width of your countertops.

2. Multiply the length times the width.

3. Divide by 144 in order to convert between inches and feet if necessary. For instance, if your counter tops are a total of 80 inches long and 60 inches wide, multiply 60 times 80 to get 4800 square inches. Then divide by 144 to get 33.33 square feet.

References

• Dupont: Corian Frequently Asked Questions