Spectator Height Bar Stool (2024)

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What is a spectator height stool? ›

Extra Tall (34"-40") Stool Seating Height.

Bar height stools (28-33 inches) match perfectly with 40-42 inch pub tables and bars, enhancing a traditional bar vibe at home.

The standard height for bar stool seats falls between 29 to 30 inches, while the total height may vary depending on manufacturers. Naturally, the tables or bars used to pair with these stools are taller as well, standing tall at 40 to 43 inches.

The seat height of a counter stool is 24” – 27” while the seat height of a restaurant bar stool is 29” – 32”.

Heights of counter stools are generally 24″-26″ inches from floor to seat. Pair with a table or counter 36″-39″ in height. Heights of bar stools are generally 28″-30″ from floor to seat. Pair with a table or counter 40″-42″ in height.

Bar Height vs. Counter Height

Bar height stools generally have seat heights that are around 28 inches high (28 to 32 inches as a rule) in order to fit under table tops with a height of 40 to 42 inches. Counter stools have a seat height of 24 to 27 inches high for table surfaces that are 36 inches high.

If you can't find the proper stool that fits the height of your countertop, the best solution is to cut down your stool to fit what you need.

Bar height tables and counters, also known as pub height, are typically 41″ to 46″ inches off the floor. If you've ever gathered at a sports bar to watch a game or match with friends, you've probably sat at a bar-height table. Not surprisingly, bar-height counters and tables are typically found in bars and restaurants.

Standard counter stool heights are typically 24 to 27 inches tall. Standard bar stool heights typically 28 to 32 inches tall. Choosing the correct stool height depends on the height of your counter or table.

What is the maximum height of a bar stool? ›

How tall are bar stools? Bar stools are the tallest type of stool and have seat heights between 29”-32” (74-81 cm). Bar height stools should be used for bar counter heights between 40”-42” (102-107 cm).

A 6ft bar can take between two to four bar stools. It all depends on the width and style of the seat. For example, if the stools are between 15 and 18 inches wide, the bar can fit three stools. If they're 22 inches wide and can swivel, you can only fit two stools.

How tall are bar height stools? Bar-height stools are the tallest on this list, usually measuring 28” – 33” high at the seat. You'll typically find this type of seating in restaurants and bars. It's best used with bar-height tables that measure 41” – 43” high.

Typically, you're going to want to allow 10-12″ from the top of the stool seat to the understide of your countertop. Standard countertop height is 36-39″ high, so you'll want a seat that is 24-26″ from the floor, leaving that room for leg clearance under the countertop.

Regarding the less common extra-tall bar stool seat height, also referred to as "spectator-height stools," they measure between 33 to 36 inches from the floor and are suitable for bar heights ranging from 44 to 47 inches.

Standard stools are typically around 18 inches from the floor to the seat and are best suited for tables with a height of 28 to 30 inches. Counter-height stools have a seat height of approximately 24 to 26 inches and are ideal for kitchen counters and tables that measure between 34 and 36 inches in height.

Counter-height stools are taller than standard chairs and typically measure 24” – 27” high at the seat. These stools are designed for counter-height tables, which measure 35” – 39” high.

Measure the height of the stool from the floor to the seat. If the bar stool has a back, you can also measure the full height. This will help you visualize the stool in your space. If the stool has a back and arms, measure across the stool's widest part.

Counter stools range from 23”-28” (58-71 cm), bar stools from 29”-32” (74-81 cm), and tall bar stools from 33”-36” (84-91 cm). A minimum of 10” (25 cm) should be measured and provided between the top of stool seat and the underside of any counter to provide adequate space for the user.