48″ Width. 48″ wide Maple wood butcher block countertops. Maple wood butcher block countertops are available up to 15 feet long, 6 feet wide and 5 inches thick.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in consideration, how big is a butcher block?So, according to us, a butcher block must meet our three rules: Made using end grain. At least 1.5″ inches thick. Large enough to adequately handle the meat you butcher (we say a minimum 12″ x 12″ surface)Secondly, can you make butcher block out of pine? For example, pine butcher blocks are less expensive but are not as durable as maple or other hardwoods and will need to be replaced sooner. Other considerations include the wood’s ability to conceal knife marks, the available thickness, whether it is harvested in a sustainable manner and the appearance. Accordingly, how thick should a butcher block countertop be? Thickness and Edges. Wood countertop thickness generally ranges from a three-quarter inch to six inches, and butcher block from two inches to 12 inches.What is the best butcher block countertop?Maple is one of the best and most popular for butcher block counters because it’s hard and has a clear grain. Cherry and red oak offer rich color. Butcher block can also be crafted from bamboo (it works best with end-grain construction) and sustainably farmed exotics such as wenge, zebrawood, and iroko.