"Bench space" refers to the available workspace or area on a bench or table. It implies the amount of room or surface available for placing tools, equipment, or experimental materials. Full definition
A few hooks and unusually in a dorm, a bit of bench space is provided. (travelfish.org)
Clean and modern ensuite bathrooms provide hot - water showers and ample bench space. (travelfish.org)
Six people can work in the lab, each with roughly 240 square feet of student bench space, which is quite common at this and other universities. (sciencemag.org)