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Kitchen Countertop Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost of a kitchen countertop: material, fabrication and installation, with U.S. prices per square foot. Your entries stay on this device.

JOB INPUTS

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Total countertop surface

sq ft
Total countertop surface

Quartz, granite or laminate per sq ft

$
Quartz, granite or laminate per sq ft

Cutting, edging, templating and install

$
Cutting, edging, templating and install
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CALCULATED RESULTUSD
Total countertop cost$2,010.00
Material$1,650.00
Fabrication + install$360.00
Installed cost per sq ft$67.00
Total cost$2,010.00
FORMULA USED30 × ($55.00 + $12.00) = $2,010.00

HOW TO USE IT

How to use the Kitchen Countertop Cost Calculator

  1. 1

    Measure the countertop area in square feet.

  2. 2

    Choose the material (quartz, granite, laminate) and its price per sq ft.

  3. 3

    Enter fabrication and installation per sq ft, then review the total.

THE MATH

Countertop formula

Total cost = area × (material price + fabrication & install)

Countertops are priced per square foot and include the material plus fabrication: templating, cutting, edging and installation. Quartz costs more than laminate but resists stains and heat better.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLE

A 30 sq ft quartz countertop

30 sq ft × ($55/sq ft material + $12/sq ft install) = $2,010.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What material should I choose?

Laminate is the budget option; quartz resists stains and heat well; granite is natural and unique; marble is premium but delicate.

Is installation included?

Usually not — fabrication and installation add $8–$20 per sq ft to the material price.

How long does a custom top take?

Expect 2–4 weeks between templating and installation for quartz or granite.