An overhang of at least a half inch will prevent crumbs and food particles from falling from the countertops onto the drawers below.
Island weith granite counter more than 1 5 inch overhang pics.
So we are ok on the first criteria but we exceed the 1 3 criteria by four inches.
Typically this is just 1 in.
My own go and measure world results ranged from 3 8 to 1 13 16 photo documented for your own viewing below.
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Kitchen island countertop.
The standard overhang for kitchen island countertops is.
Basic granite countertops still need an overhang if they re not going to be flush against the wall.
While some countertops may have different overhang measurements this is the number that is seen as standard for homes.
According to the marble institute of america you can safely overhang granite that is 1 1 4 thick up to 10 without supports.
However the cantilevered portion cannot be more than 1 3 the total width of the countertop.
Keep in mind that this is 1 inches over the front edge of the base cabinet.
Of extra length for design and function.
A quick search on google revealed a recommended standard countertop overhang ranges from 1 to 1 1 2.
Standard countertop overhang is 1 inches.
That is a huge difference.
1 13 16 is 385 more than 3 8.
We designed the island to sit 4 people at one long side first photo towards the right and 1 person each at each end towards that same side.