Any overhang over the minimum of 12 inches can be determined somewhat by your height and choice of stool.
Island countertop overhang dimensions.
While the average size of a kitchen island is 2000mm x 1000mm 80 x 40 inches there are many possibilities when it comes to the shape and size of kitchen islands.
Clearance distance on all sides of the island.
Standard countertop overhang is 1 inches.
Counter surface to upper cabinets.
You can go for a lower amount of overhang depending on the type of bar stools used.
If you have a taller island and therefore a taller stool you ll likely rest your knees at a lower angle.
Keep in mind that this is 1 inches over the front edge of the base cabinet.
You want a minimum of 30 from any point of the island to any other point such as a cabinet wall appliance so you have sufficient room to move around.
If you plan to extend the counter farther you need to add supports such.
Everything will be determined by the size and shape of your room.
Not every island has to be large with a seating area.
The minimum amount of overhang for some types of seating is 20 centimeters or 7 87 inches.
The standard overhang for kitchen island countertops is.
36 notice a standard kitchen island height is higher than the counter.
The standard overhang for kitchen island countertops is 30 centimeters or 12 inches.
The standard overhang of an island countertop on the side designed to sit at and tuck stools underneath is 12 inches.