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Stair Calculator

Estimate riser count, actual riser height, and tread count.

Lay out a simple straight stair plan from total rise and a target riser.

Your inputs stay on your device

Plan stair dimensions

live result
in

Horizontal run for one tread.

in
in
Risers
9
Actual riser
11.11 in
Treads
8

Home-project results are planning estimates. Measure your space and confirm material specifications before buying.

Context & Reference

How it works

For a rough straight-stair layout.

calculator guide

How to use it

Use this calculator with your own values, then review the clearly labelled result and copy it when you need it elsewhere.

Understand the result

Total run equals entered tread run times tread count.

Example

Use a 105-inch rise and a 7-inch target riser.

Practical tip

This is a layout estimate, not a code check.

Notes

This calculator runs locally in this browser. This is a layout estimate, not a code check.

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