Stair Calculator
The number of steps and the real step height from a total rise.
Result
Number of steps
16
Actual step height
17.50
How it works
Steps = round(total rise ÷ target height)
Stairs need equal steps. Pick a comfortable target height (about 17 cm); the calculator rounds to whole steps and gives the exact height each one must be.
Advertisement
Frequently asked questions
What is a comfortable step height?
Around 16–19 cm per step is comfortable for most homes.
Why are all steps equal?
Uneven steps are a trip hazard, so the total rise is divided equally across every step.
Advertisement