Standard Slab Size and Worktop Thickness

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Not everyone who buys a new kitchen worktop in a natural stone such as marble, granite, or engineered countertops like terrazzo, obsidian, compac surfaces, or quartz is fully aware of the different slab sizes and thicknesses of the slabs. Currently, there are an unimaginable number of stone slab manufacturers, just alone in the UK market and it sees no sign to stop anytime soon.

So, with these many production companies launching new products regularly, it is obvious that there is a vast range of options created to suit all kinds of inquiries. The ranges are available for all kinds of buyers, be it homeowners, stonemasons, stone fabricators, or for high-scale projects by designers.

Worktop Thickness Available for Various Materials 

Not all materials used in the construction industry can be produced in the same thickness because every material has different physical properties like tensile strength, fragility, and durability. So, we shall give you an insight into all thickness range the construction industry produces for varying surfaces.

Quartz Worktop Thickness

12mm Quartz Slab

12mm quartz slabs are better suited for vertical applications like splashbacks, wall tiles etc as they do not have to bear pressure. Though not in abundance, there are some companies that have started to manufacture 12mm quartz worktops. When used as kitchen worktops, they must be installed with very reliable support underneath like plywood to avoid accidents. Their ultra-thin look gives the kitchen or any place they are incorporated in, a very modern feel. As the slab is already so thin, carving drainer grooves might be challenging on this one, and your kitchen fabricator might even tell it is not possible. If you look cost-wise, 12mm thick slab size comes a little lower than other thicker ones, for reasons obvious enough. 

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20mm Quartz Worktop

Over recent years, 20mm thick worktops have become increasingly popular. Contemporary kitchens with 20mm kitchen worktops lend themselves to a slim, minimalist look. 20mm kitchen worktops also require good support.

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30mm Quartz Worktop

30mm quartz worktops are more durable and strong and look neither too lean nor too bulky. They do not need any support when installed. They are also the perfect thickness to provide support to your sinks, hobs and heavier appliances. 30mm quartz worktops are our most demanded thickness. 

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40mm Quartz Slab

Few producers manufacture 40mm quartz worktops. They offer a very bulky look and are best suited for traditional-style kitchens. With increased material, they are comparatively costlier than their thinner counterparts. 40mm quartz slabs are very durable, so can withstand high foot-traffic areas too.

Granite Worktop Thickness

Granite is mostly available in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses. 30mm granite worktops are highly demanded thickness for kitchen worktops because of their sturdiness and premium look. Though they can be available in even thicker ranges like 40mm and 50mm granite slabs, they are not manufactured in abundance due to their extremely heavy weight which makes them not a very good choice for worktops, both budget-wise and practicality-wise.

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Marble Worktop Thickness

Marble is also most commonly available in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses. 30mm marble worktops are highly demanded thickness for kitchen worktops because of their sturdiness and premium look. Though marble can be available in even thicker ranges like 40mm marble slabs, they are not manufactured in abundance due to their extremely heavy weight and high cost.

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Wooden Worktop Thickness

Wooden worktops offer a wide choice of thicknesses. The range can even go up to 8omm. The four most commonly available thicknesses for wooden worktops are:

1. 28mm Wooden worktops

2. 38mm Wooden worktops

3. 60mm Wooden worktops

4. 80mm Wooden worktops

Standard Slab Size

The dimensions of natural and engineered stone slabs manufactured are actually different from company to company. The standard slab size is however regarded as those with a dimension of 3000mm*1400mm.

Work-tops Slab Size Options

1. 2270mm*1540mm like Verdemala Guatemala, a green marble worktop

2. 2900mm*1800mm like Metallo Vintage Quartzite

3. 3000mm*1400mm like Grigio Sparkle, a grey glitter quartz

4. 3050mm*1440mm like Alaska Quartz

5. 3060mm*1440mm like Volcano Light Obsidiana

6. 3070mm*1440mm like Volcano Light Obsidiana

7. 3150mm*1350mm like Sea Pearl Quartzite

8. 3200mm*1550mm like Metropolis Oyster Quartz

9. 3200mm*1600mm like Carrera Quartz

10. 3300mm*1630mm like Ice White Quartz

These vast numbers of slab sizes offered by Work-tops.com are again available in different thicknesses like 12mm, 20mm and 30mm most commonly and 40mm for some slabs. So, the homeowners, as well as traders aiming to complete their construction and kitchen projects, are not restricted by slab size options, any day. You might be interested in checking our stone gallery.