Stair Calculator

Enter the total rise and a target riser height to produce a first-pass straight-stair proportion before detailed design.

Unit system
Number of risers15
Actual riser height7.2 in
Tread depth (Blondel estimate)10.4 in
Total horizontal run12 ft 1.6 in
Riser rangeWithin planning range
Tread rangeWithin planning range

Planning estimate only. This tool uses the Blondel relationship to suggest a proportion; it does not verify local building-code, structural, guardrail, headroom or accessibility requirements.

How is the stair proportion estimated?

The calculator rounds to a practical number of risers, then derives the actual riser height and uses the Blondel relationship to estimate tread depth and the total horizontal run.

Can this verify a stair design?

No. Local building codes, structural design, headroom, landings, handrails, guards and accessibility requirements must be checked separately for the actual project.

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