Plan and Calculate Stair Dimensions — Plan and Measure for Porch Steps
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How to Build a Small Set of Porch Steps · Step 1 of 7
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Begin by measuring the total vertical drop from the top of the deck down to the ground. This measurement will be the total rise of your staircase. To ensure safe and comfortable steps, each individual step's rise should not exceed 7 or 8 inches. Divide the total vertical drop by a comfortable rise (e.g., 7 inches) to determine the number of steps required. For instance, a 62-63 inch drop divided by 7 inches per step will result in approximately 9 steps. Once the number of steps is determined, consider the horizontal depth (run) of each step, typically around a foot (12 inches). Multiply the number of steps by the tread depth to estimate the total horizontal projection of the staircase from the deck.
Plan and Calculate Stair Dimensions — Plan and Measure for Porch Steps
Part of project
How to Build a Small Set of Porch Steps · Step 1 of 7
In this video
Begin by measuring the total vertical drop from the top of the deck down to the ground. This measurement will be the total rise of your staircase. To ensure safe and comfortable steps, each individual step's rise should not exceed 7 or 8 inches. Divide the total vertical drop by a comfortable rise (e.g., 7 inches) to determine the number of steps required. For instance, a 62-63 inch drop divided by 7 inches per step will result in approximately 9 steps. Once the number of steps is determined, consider the horizontal depth (run) of each step, typically around a foot (12 inches). Multiply the number of steps by the tread depth to estimate the total horizontal projection of the staircase from the deck.