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Kitchen islands tend to have more variable dimensions. (Max Burnside/Demand Media). Standard Base Cabinets. The standard width of a kitchen countertop from the wall to the edge of the counter is 25 1/2 inches, though some are 25 5/16 inches. The standard allows for a 1 1/2-inch overhang over 24-inch-deep base cabinets.
In general, the maximum overhang length will vary between 12 and 16-inches. Our kitchen countertop service is one of the most accomplished and most respected across RI and MA. For overhang, 12-inches is the general rule for overhang. It could be less when using soft stone such as Onyx.