Stair Calculator

Premium Feature

Use our Stair Calculator to calculate riser count, riser height, stringer length and angle using your inputs

How It Works

Enter your total rise (floor-to-floor height), available run space, and desired tread depth. The calculator computes riser count/height, total run, stringer length, and stair angle.

It does not enforce building codes; use code-compliant inputs for your region to stay within requirements.

Includes two visuals: a stair diagram and a stringer layout view showing measurements to the nosing and rear of the tread for easy layout.

A Riser Options dropdown suggests practical riser configurations (heights/counts) so you can quickly select what suits your situation.

Key Features

  • Calculate riser height and count
  • Use your specified tread depth (input)
  • Compute stringer length and angle
  • Two diagrams: overall stairs and stringer layout with nosing/rear-of-tread references
  • Riser Options dropdown for quickly choosing suitable riser height/count targets

How to Use

  1. Enter the total rise (floor-to-floor height)
  2. Input available horizontal run space
  3. Enter your desired tread depth (and nosing if applicable)
  4. Use the Riser Options dropdown to pick a suggested riser height/count, or adjust manually
  5. View calculated riser count/height, total run, stringer length, and stair angle
  6. Use the stringer layout diagram to mark from the nosing and rear of tread positions during layout
  7. Adjust parameters as needed for optimal results

Stair Calculator

Premium feature
Accurate to 0.001 precision
Visual scaled diagrams
Supports both imperial and metric units

Universal Measurement Support

All calculators support both imperial and metric units

Metric meters, millimeters
Imperial feet, inches, fractional

Common Applications

Control

Keep full control of tread depth and other inputs; match your local code requirements manually.

Comfortable Use

Create stairs with the ideal rise-to-run ratio for comfortable, safe use.

Accurate Construction

Build with confidence using precise measurements for stringers, risers, and treads.