Stair Calculator

Calculate the number of steps and the exact rise and run per step needed to span a given total height, following standard comfortable stair proportions.

Inputs
Results
Number of Steps
14
Actual Rise per Step
7.714 in
Total Horizontal Run
130 in

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Formula

Steps = round(Total Rise / Target Rise per Step)

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