Countertop Cost Calculator
Estimate your new countertops. Pick a material and enter the area to see the material, installation and all-in cost per square foot.
Example: with Countertop area 40 sq ft · Material Granite (~$55/sq ft) · Installation 15 $/sq ft → Estimated total: $2,800.
- Material$2,200
- Installation$600
- All-in per sq ft$70.00
Computed by the calculator below using its default values. Change any input to see your own numbers.
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Learn moreMaterial is most of the cost
Countertop pricing is driven mostly by the material: laminate is cheapest, granite and quartz sit in the middle, and marble runs highest. Fabrication and installation — cutting, edging and setting the slab — add a fairly consistent per-square-foot charge on top.
How it’s calculated & sources
Total = area × (material price + installation price) per square foot. Material defaults reflect typical installed mid-grade pricing for each type; adjust them for your local quotes.
Benchmark: installed countertops typically run $40–100 per square foot depending on material (HomeAdvisor / Angi, 2025).
Results update as you type and are general estimates, not personalized financial, tax, medical or legal advice. Verify with a professional.
Frequently asked questions
Is quartz or granite cheaper?
They overlap. Granite is natural stone with more price variation; quartz is engineered and more consistent. Both commonly land in the $50–75/ft² installed range.
How do I measure?
Multiply each counter run’s length by its depth (about 25 inches) and add them up. Include an overhang if you have a bar.