Bar counter or high-top tables: what are the dimensions?
A bar counter is typically 42 in (1070 mm) high with a 10 in (250 mm) overhang and 24 in (600 mm) per stool. High-top tables are 40–42 in (1020–1070 mm) high and use 30 in (760 mm) stools.
Side by side
| Bar counter | High-top table | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 42 in / 1070 mm | 40–42 in / 1020–1070 mm |
| Stool height | 30 in / 760 mm | 30 in / 760 mm |
| Spacing | 24 in / 600 mm per stool | 30 in / 760 mm around |
Questions
How many stools fit at a 12 ft bar?
144 in ÷ 24 in per stool = 6 stools.
Draw it at your size
Type the dimensions and download DXF + IFC, with the clearance on its own layer.
These are planning rules of thumb. Check local codes, accessibility rules and manufacturer data for your project.