Stair Riser Calculator

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Input Section (Enter values in the blue boxes)

Total Height of Stairs Required Local Maximum Riser Height Local Minimum Riser Height Local Minimum Tread Depth (run) Local Minimum Tread Overhang Local Maximum Tread Overhang 60.00 7.75 6.00 10.00 0.75 1.25 inches inches inches inches inches inches

Calculations (Do Not Enter Data)

First Calculation of number of risers = Actual rounded number of risers = Actual Riser Height Needed = Code Check Riser Height Within Allowables = 7.74 inches 8 risers 7.50 inches OK Run Tread Depth (with min. overhang) 10.75 Tread Depth (with max. overhang) 11.25 Note: If the code run is 10", a 5/4 x 12 works well at 11.25" Rise Run Rise

Stair Design Summary Run = Rise = Number of Risers = 10.00 inches 7.50 inches 8 risers