Stair Calculator

Total runTotal riseRiserTread

How to measure

Measure the total rise from the finished lower floor to the finished upper floor, in inches.

Height

Finished floor to finished floor.

Steps

Measured nosing to nosing.

Steps (risers)

15 risers

15 risers of 7.2 in, 14 treads of 10.5 in

How the estimate was calculated
Riser height7.2 in
Treads14 treads
Total run147 in (12 ft 3 in)
Stringer length182.4 in (15 ft 2.4 in)
Stair angle34.4 °
IRC check (7¾ in riser, 10 in tread)Meets

Stringer length is measured along the line of the nosings; allow extra board length for the top and bottom cuts. Check headroom, width and handrails with your local building department.

See the formula, sources and worked examples on Matholio