What Height Bar Stool Do I Need?

It’s very easy to figure out what height bar stools you need. There are 3 main heights you need to be concerned with.

1. 30 inch table height

2. 36 inch counter height

3. 42 inch bar heigh

There are taller bars and shorter tables but these are the most common heights in the United States. The general rule is that the seat should be 12 inches less than the height of the eating surface. Therefore the standard heights for bar stools are as follows.

1. 18 inch chair

2. 24 inch counter stool

3. 30 inch bar stool