How to use the countertop cost calculator
- Measure each run and enter length and depth. A common kitchen depth is 25.5 in; the worked example uses 30 in so the area is a round 30 sq ft. Add an island or a peninsula as extra square feet.
- Pick a material. Laminate, butcher block, quartz and granite each have three independent installed-price series. Marble, quartzite and solid surface are discussed in the guides but are not calculator modes here, because a clean three-source set was not assembled for each.
- A full kitchen remodel is priced on the kitchen remodel cost calculator. A bathroom vanity, including the cabinet, is on the vanity cost calculator.
Installed prices by material
Quartz typical $88 per sq ft is the median of HomeGuide’s $50–$200 mid ($125, November 2023 page), Fixr’s published $88 average (January 2026) and Thumbtack’s $74–$99 mid ($86.50, July 2026). The spread of those centrals is $86.50–$125. Granite typical $115 is the median of $115, $95 and $120. Laminate typical $37.50 is the median of $50, $37.50 and $30.50. Butcher block typical $70 is the median of $100, $70 and $37.50. HomeGuide’s countertop page is older than the other two and is dated in the table.
Angi (September 3, 2026) reports a $3,160 average project and $40–$150 per sq ft overall, with no material table, so that average is not blended into any material typical. Edges, cutouts and tear-out of an existing top are often extra; Fixr lists edges at about $10–$40 per linear foot and Thumbtack lists removal at about $9 per sq ft.
A worked example: 30 sq ft of quartz
A 12 ft run 30 in deep is 30 sq ft. Quartz at $88 typically costs $2,640, with a spread of $2,595–$3,750. The same area in laminate is typically $1,125, in butcher block $2,100, and in granite $3,450.
Sources & assumptions
How this calculator gets its numbers. Full method: our methodology.
- Each material typical is the median of HomeGuide, Fixr and Thumbtack central values: laminate $37.50, butcher block $70, quartz $88, granite $115 per sq ft installed.
- HomeGuide’s countertop page was last modified Nov 28, 2023 and is dated as such in the comparison table.
- Angi’s $3,160 average and $40–$150 per sq ft overall have no material table and are shown as context, not blended into a material typical.
Sources
- HomeGuide, Countertop Installation and Replacement Costs. Nov 28, 2023: laminate $20–$80, granite $80–$150, quartz $50–$200, butcher block $50–$150 per sq ft installed.
- Fixr, Cost to Install a Kitchen Countertop. Jan 28, 2026: laminate $15–$60, granite $40–$150, quartz $50–$200+ (avg $88), butcher block $40–$100 per sq ft.
- Thumbtack, Cost to Install Countertops. Jul 8, 2026: laminate $27–$34, granite $40–$200, quartz $74–$99, butcher block $34–$41 per sq ft installed.
- Angi, How Much Does It Cost to Install Countertops? Sep 3, 2026: average $3,160; typical $1,881–$4,484; $40–$150 per sq ft; no material table.
Last reviewed . Installed prices vary by region, contractor and job conditions; a written local bid wins.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 30 sq ft of quartz countertop cost?
Typically $2,640 installed, from the $88 per sq ft median of HomeGuide, Fixr and Thumbtack. The spread of those central values is $86.50–$125 per sq ft, or $2,595–$3,750 on this size.
Is granite more than quartz?
On the medians used here, yes: granite typical $115 per sq ft versus quartz at $88. Individual quotes overlap, because both materials have wide published bands.
Why isn’t Angi in the material typical for quartz or granite?
Angi’s countertop page gives an overall $40–$150 per sq ft and a $3,160 project average, with no material table. It is shown as context, not averaged into laminate, granite, quartz or butcher block.
Does this include tearing out the old top?
No. Removal is often a separate line — Thumbtack lists about $9 per sq ft, Fixr $50–$300 per job — and is discussed in the article rather than averaged into the installed typical.