2006-10-02 07:10:54 · 7 answers · asked by skee 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
about 7-1/2" It depends on the total rise. for example, total rise for 9' ceiling is 9' 11-1/8", assuming 2x10 joists and 3/4" decking. That means 16 Risers at 7-7/16" It won't come out perfect, but you split the difference between the first and last riser. Start with 7-1/2" divide it into the total rise, and then you will get a number of risers. 9' 11-1/8" divided by 7-1/2" is you get 15.8833 risers, which you round to 16 risers and you divide 9' 11-1/8" by 16 you get about 7-7/16". Fortunately, I have a construction calculator that makes it easy for me to do the numbers.
If you are building stairs for a deck, you can fudge the total rise a bit to make the numbers easier. Just don't make the difference too much (1/4" or so) or you will have toe stumper.
Good Luck
2006-10-02 11:15:38 · answer #1 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7" to 7 1/2"
2006-10-02 07:14:15 · answer #2 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
typically 7 1/2 inches
2006-10-02 07:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by shermisme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 inches
2006-10-02 11:13:14 · answer #4 · answered by John4no17 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 inches, riser 8 inches 6-10 steps to a story.
2006-10-02 07:21:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 inches. It's better to go shorter than higher if you have to or take all of the excess distance out with a shorter first step.
2006-10-02 07:44:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usu. 7" but can vary in acc. to local code.
2006-10-02 07:13:24 · answer #7 · answered by Handy but Perplexed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋