Bar Countertop Construction

[seniorgeezer]

I want to build a breakfast bar ... made for use with 30 inch bar stools. Is there a preferred height and depth for the top?

Thanks for help,

geezer

[BobK207]

my rule of thumb is to add 12" to seat height to get counter /bar height

I googled ....... stool bar height difference

cheers Bob

[buffalobill]

an adjustable counter height could be anywhere from wheelchair use to barstool use heights. if there is an overhang toward your waist under which the stool's seat would fit, add a foot for thighs and put the countertop at your seated elbow's height. :) i would personally check the focal length for reading the newspaper fine print, too.