Staircase Pitch Calculator

What is a Staircase Pitch Calculator?

A Staircase Pitch Calculator is a web-based tool used to calculate the pitch or slope of a staircase.

It considers factors such as the total rise (vertical height between two levels or floors) and the total run (horizontal distance covered by the stairs) to determine the pitch of the staircase.

The pitch is typically expressed as a simplified ratio, such as 1:2, representing the rise for a given run.

Why Use a Staircase Pitch Calculator?

Staircase Pitch Calculators are used for the following reasons:

1. Safety and Building Codes: To ensure that the staircase complies with safety regulations and building codes, which often specify maximum and minimum pitch requirements.
2. Design and Aesthetics: To achieve the desired look and feel of the staircase, including the angle of inclination.
3. Planning: For accurate planning and construction of the staircase, ensuring that the rise and run are appropriate for the available space.

How to Use a Staircase Pitch Calculator:

1. Open the calculator webpage.
2. Enter the total rise in inches, which is the vertical height between two levels or floors.
3. Enter the total run in inches, which is the horizontal distance covered by the stairs.
4. Click the "Calculate Staircase Pitch" button.
5. The calculator will display the pitch of the staircase as a simplified ratio.

Example Calculation:

Suppose you have a staircase with the following specifications:

• Total Rise: 96 inches
• Total Run: 144 inches

1. Enter these values into the calculator.
2. Click "Calculate Staircase Pitch."
3. The calculator will display the staircase pitch: is nan.

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