Staircase Rise & Run Calculator
Construction & Home ImprovementCalculate the number of steps and individual rise/run dimensions for a staircase.
Actual Riser Height
Exact riser height once evenly divided across all steps
Number of Steps
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Recommended number of steps for the staircase
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a comfortable riser height?
Most residential building codes require riser heights between 7 and 7.75 inches for safety and comfort.
What is the rule of thumb relating rise and run?
A common guideline is that 2x riser height plus tread depth should equal approximately 24-25 inches for a comfortable stride.
Sources
- 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — R311.7.5 Stair Treads and Risers, International Code Council (ICC)
- 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — 1011.5.2 Riser Height and Tread Depth, International Code Council (ICC)
- Stairs, Landings, and Guardrails, City of Blaine, Minnesota — Building Department
- Residential Stair Code Basics, Fine Homebuilding
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