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Stair Calculator — Free Online Calculator with Step-by-Step Guide

Design safe stairs with IBC-compliant rise/run calculations. Computes number of steps, riser height, tread depth, stringer length and angle.

✓ Formula verified: January 2026

Stair Calculator

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Number of Steps
15 steps

Tread Depth

11.00"

Total Run (Horizontal)

154.00"

Stringer Length Needed

186.39"

Stair Angle

34.3°

IBC Compliance

✅ Passes IBC requirements

Stringer Recommendation

2x12 lumber recommended

Stair Geometry Data

{"numberOfRisers":15,"actualRiserHeight":7,"numberOfTreads":14,"totalRunIn":154,"stringerLength":186.3894,"angleDeg":34.29,"ibcCompliant":true,"treadDepth":11,"unitSystem":"in"}

What if your total rise (inches) changes? 94.5 → 14 steps · 105 → 15 steps · 115.5 → 17 steps

Scenario Comparison

Conservative (5%)
$16,470.09
$6,470.09 interest
Your scenario (7%)
$20,096.61
$10,096.61 interest
Aggressive (10%)
$27,070.41
$17,070.41 interest
High-risk (14%)
$40,224.71
$30,224.71 interest
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Stair Geometry & Stringer Layout

✅ Passes IBC requirements

RiseRun

Step Dimensions

Steps

15 steps

Riser

7.00"

Tread

11.00"

Angle

34.3°

Total Run

154.00"

Stringer Length

186.39"

Material Recommendation

2x12 lumber recommended

Linear feet of stringer needed: 15.5 ft

IBC Reference

Max Riser

7.75"

Min Tread

10"

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