The average height of a stair step in the united sates is 7 1 2 inches but safe and comfortable stair dimensions should be determined based on a number of factors including how long the step is how much space the staircase should take up and how tall the stairway will need to be at completion.
Standard staircase dimensions in feet.
Stair details refer to the standard requirements for each of the various components of a flight of stairs.
If a staircase exceeds 44 inches 111 8 cm handrails are required for both sides.
A handrail is a railing that runs up a stair incline for users to hold when ascending or descending a staircase.
Once again walls may limit the diameter of your stair.
Standard diameters increase in six inch increments 42 x 42 to 48 x 48 to 54 x 54 and so forth.
In general public spaces a minimum of 44 112 cm must be met providing ample space for one person and allowing the tight.
The stair s width usually varies depending on the type of building the staircase is in but for a normal residence the standard tends to be 3 feet 6 inches 106 7 cm.
The smallest size diameter we offer is 3 feet 6 inches 42 x 42.
Staircase dimensions are an important part of staircase safety.
Regulated by building codes stair details specify the sizes of risers and treads stair widths the placement of handrails and guardrails and construction methods for fabricating stairs.
Stairs stairways staircases or stairwells are building components that provide users with a means of vertical movement with the distribution of separate and individual vertical steps.
Either as conscious design decisions or as reactions to existing spatial conditions.
For stairs serving a single user typically private residential a minimum of 36 91 cm is required.
Building codes generally suggest that stairs be at least 36 inches 91 44 cm wide.
Our designers can help you determine the best size stair for your space.
The minimum in most places is 2 feet 8 inches 81 3 cm.
For more detail please refer to the building code that relates to your area.
This page covers all of the important staircase measurements and a mistake to watch out for.
Stair width does not include handrails.