Rise per Step
Dividing a total height into equal rises provides a preliminary stair dimension.
Rise per Step
Geometry · 2 inputs
How to use this calculator
- Enter total rise in cm.
- Enter number of risers in count.
- Select Calculate and keep the output unit with the answer.
Before you use the answer
Keep a measurement sheet separate from the purchasing allowance. Record which dimensions are internal, which openings were subtracted and which items must be bought as full packs. These are material and schedule estimates; they do not establish structural adequacy or building-code compliance.
Riser and tread requirements are jurisdiction-specific. This is not a compliance check.
Does it save my inputs?
No calculation history is stored by this website. The calculator works locally in your browser. See the privacy policy for hosting and contact details.
Why might a result be approximate?
Measurement uncertainty, ideal-model assumptions and floating-point rounding can all matter. Displaying more digits does not improve the original measurement.
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