Seat Height Guidelines


IMPORTANT! Make sure you have accurately measured the intended counter top where your bar stool, counter stool, kitchen chair or dining room chair will be used – and be sure to leave adequate clearance: The rule of thumb: leave 11” between the top of the seat and the top of the counter.

Also, seat heights are measured from the floor to the top of the seat – NOT to the top of the seat back.

Seat heights:

• Typical dining room & kitchen chairs are 18” to 19” & go with 28” to 30” high tables.

• You need 24” counter stools for most kitchen counters, usually 36”to 39”.

• You need 30” standard bar stools for 40” to 43” counters.

• Extra tall 34” to 36” extra tall stools are only for special use.

 

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