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Stairs 2

This document provides instructions for using a staircase calculator to determine the rise and run of steps and the length of boards needed for stair stringers. Users enter the total rise between floors, select from common rise-run combinations or enter custom measurements, then calculate and print the results. The calculator helps woodworkers plan stair dimensions and materials.

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Stairs 2

This document provides instructions for using a staircase calculator to determine the rise and run of steps and the length of boards needed for stair stringers. Users enter the total rise between floors, select from common rise-run combinations or enter custom measurements, then calculate and print the results. The calculator helps woodworkers plan stair dimensions and materials.

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Woodworking Tips

Stairs 2: Staircase Calculator

This is an easy calculator you can use to determine the rise and
run of each step in your staircase and the length of boards you
need to buy for your stair stringers.

Numbers can be entered with a decimal or fraction (i.e. 8.0625


or 8 1/16). (See also How to Build Stairs and How to Cut and
Install Stair Stringers.)

1. Measure the total rise (from the surface of the upper


floor to the surface of the lower floor). Use either
inches or centimeters.
2. Enter this amount into Total Rise and set calculator for
either inches or centimeters.
3. Select a common rise-run combination from Simple or
enter your own in Custom.
4. Press the Calculate button and read the results in Exact
Measurements
5. Press the Print Results button at the bottom of the page.
This displays a new page. To print this new page, go to the
File menu at the top of the window. Then click on Print.

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