Standard counter stool height.
Standard counter bar stool height.
Bar stools come in four standard seat height dimensions.
Counter height bar stools usually measure 23 to 28 inches from the floor to the seat.
In short the difference between standard counter height and bar height stools is the height of the stool of course.
Counter height bars stools are used with 35 to 37 inch high counter tops.
Below we ve highlighted the height ranges for each from shortest to tallest.
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.
Calculating the ideal counter bar stool height.
Standard chair height is 16 23 h at the seat counter height is 24 27 h at the seat bar height is 28 33 h at the seat.
Most kitchen countertops are around this height to match the height of standard kitchen appliances.
Stools with a seat height of 28 to 33 inches work best with bar height counters.
Higher countertops necessitate taller stools and in all cases you ll want to ensure that the height of the stool is in balance with the height of the counter.
Standard bar height stools are generally 29 to 32 tall and paired with bar tables that are 41 to 43 high.
Each stool height is meant to be paired with a different table height.
What is standard bar height.
To determine which you need simply measure the height of your tabletop or kitchen counter and reference the image above.
The ideal counter and bar stool height is calculated in the same way as standard dining chair heights.