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Stair Calculator

Lay out a straight staircase from floor-to-floor rise and available horizontal run. It computes integer risers, actual riser height, approximate tread depth, and pitch; verify headroom, landing, handrail, and local building-code rules before building.

Your inputs

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Calculator settings
in

in

Your result
7.2
in per riser
Riser height
Risers
15
Treads
14
Tread depth
12.86
Stair pitch
30.96

Example inputs shown. Adjust them to explore.

A familiar situation

Prüfen Sie, ob eine Treppe in den verfügbaren Grundriss passt, bevor Sie die Detailplanung beginnen.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter floor-to-floor rise, available horizontal run.
  2. Select Calculate to see the answer and its breakdown.
  3. Keep a scenario, change an input and compare the results.

Use consistent units and check the assumptions below before applying the result.

How stair is calculated

Lay out a straight staircase from floor-to-floor rise and available horizontal run. It computes integer risers, actual riser height, approximate tread depth, and pitch; verify headroom, landing, handrail, and local building-code rules before building. A 108-inch rise divided into 15 risers gives 7.2-inch risers. The calculation validates each input and keeps its stated units explicit. No. Stair geometry, landings, headroom, guards, and permitted tolerances vary by jurisdiction. This is an estimate for the stated assumptions; confirm measurements and any applicable professional or local standards before relying on it.

Stair Calculator is calculated from the supplied measurement fields using the units shown.
A worked example

A 108-inch rise divided into 15 risers gives 7.2-inch risers.

Assumptions & useful context

The result depends on the values you enter and the method described above. Displayed numbers may be rounded; calculations use the unrounded values. Check that this model matches your situation before relying on it.

Frequently asked questions

Does this guarantee code compliance?

No. Stair geometry, landings, headroom, guards, and permitted tolerances vary by jurisdiction.

Why round to a whole riser count?

A stair needs a whole number of equal risers; the calculator recalculates their actual height.

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