Countertop Cost Calculator — Free Online Tool
Countertop quotes swing wildly by material — laminate versus marble is a 6× price gap for the same kitchen. This countertop cost calculator prices your square footage across five common materials.
What is the Countertop Cost Calculator?
Installed price per square foot runs roughly: laminate $25, butcher block $60, granite $100, quartz $125, marble $150. Fabrication and installation are baked into these figures — the slab alone is only part of the story. Edge profiles, cutouts for sinks and cooktops, and backsplashes add on top.
Measure each counter run's length and depth (standard 25 inches) and add them; include islands separately. Quartz dominates new kitchens for its durability and zero maintenance, while butcher block wins on warmth and price. This countertop cost calculator gives material-level estimates — get templated quotes for the final number.
How to use this calculator
- Measure each counter run's length and depth in inches.
- Add runs together (include the island separately).
- Choose your material and click Calculate Cost.
- Compare materials, then get a templated quote for the final price.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest countertop material?
Laminate at roughly $25/sq ft installed — which this countertop cost calculator confirms against pricier options.
Quartz vs granite — which is better?
Quartz: consistent pattern, no sealing, very hard. Granite: natural variation, needs periodic sealing. Both are excellent.
What is the standard countertop depth?
25 inches — 24-inch cabinets plus a 1-inch overhang.
Do these prices include installation?
Yes — the per-square-foot rates used here are installed prices, including basic fabrication.