How to figure out square footage for granite counter tops

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8 W; F. i0 q) T% WInstructions
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First, with your tape measure measure the length of your counter top. Write down how many inches it is from the longest stretch.

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/ |8 w0 E8 @4 L/ v% MThen, measure the width of the counter top. Any standard cabinet base is 24" in width, then the counter top usually has an inch and a half overhang. This means the width of a typical counter top is about 26". Write this down.

Step 3
Repeat this method of measuring for all counter tops.

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. O* m9 w: u: W- R2 _Square footage is basically length multiplied by width, in inches, divided by 144. (L X W)/144 = square foot
1 p' d0 d2 V' K( R. C+ m$ zAdd up all your lengths and widths, divide by 144 and that should be your square footage
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