A bar stool is 29 32 inches high while a counter stool is 24 26 inches high.
Counter stool vs barstool height.
Like the counter itself stools are measured from the floor to the top of the seat.
Let your legs dangle and find the perfect bar or counter stools for your space.
Counter height bar stools usually measure 23 to 28 inches from the floor to the seat.
Most kitchen countertops are around this height to match the height of standard kitchen appliances.
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In the end it s entirely up to you how you use these types of outdoor furniture.
Measure the width of your counter or bar and keep this number in mind when you are browsing stools.
Counter heights and their stools are typically lower than bar stools but not that low.
Counter height tables and chairs are useful for relaxing and enjoying a casual gathering.
We recommend leaving 26 30 between the centers of each bar stool.
Counter stools have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches high for table surfaces that are 36 inches high.
This allows the average sized person to have plenty of space between their legs and the counter without having to sit awkwardly low.
The most common bar stool widths are 15 17 and 21.
This measurement is taken from the floor to the top of the bar.
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A bar stool is taller than a counter stool.
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Pair counter height stools with 35 to 39 inch high tables.
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The standard counter height is 34 39 inches high so a counter stool should have a seat height 24 29 inches tall.
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They are both higher than regular dinner table chairs.
If your counter is on the lower end of the height range up to around 39 inches you ll probably want a counter stool.
Counter height tables and kitchen islands are typically 36 inches high making them a great food prep station or work surface when standing.
On the other hand bar height tables and stools are better if you re looking to create a more traditional bar look.
And at 24 inches high counter stools work as the perfect seat companion.
Stools with a seat height of 28 to 33 inches work best with bar height counters.
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If it s on the taller end of the spectrum you ll want to opt for a bar stool.
However the seat width of a bar stool also directly impacts how many stools you can fit in your space.
Stools of this height allow you to comfortably use the bar or table surface for eating and drinking while providing plenty of room underneath for your knees and legs.