Normal Countertop Height. Julia Child always had her kitchen counters at 38 because she was tall. 1 CM is equal to 38 2CM is equal to ¾ and 3CM is equal to 1 ¼.
Factoring in these clearances and again the standard base cabinet height and countertop thickness of 34-½ inches and 1-½ inches respectively. For the average person this distance is. Standing height counter-tops will generally be adjustable in the range of 28 34 or fixed at 34 or as established by authority having jurisdiction.
The term standard is a bit of a misnomer since there isnt an exact standard vanity height.
That might not sound like a lot but a few inches can make a big difference. At times it is necessary to raise heights to 38to accommodate a fridge. Always design your counters lower than the distance of your clients bent elbow to the ground. The standard distance between the top of a kitchen counter and the bottom of the wall cabinets above it is 18 inches.
