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The online calculator for calculating a staircase to the second floor with a 180-degree turn and landing is an interactive system on our website. It will be useful for both professionals and beginners who decide to build a staircase with their own hands. The program allows for precise calculation with an accuracy of up to a millimeter. The automatically generated calculation enables the selection of the optimal height and width of the steps, the angle of inclination, and the exact lengths of the upper and lower stringers. Let's figure out how to calculate a staircase to the second floor in a private house using this calculator.
Features of the online calculator.
The intelligently intuitive calculation system allows you to obtain accurate geometric calculations of the staircase in a matter of minutes, without resorting to the services of designers. You can calculate the staircase for your home using our calculator, which is suitable for all types of staircases, including wooden and metal structures.
For ease of use, the online calculator is divided into 2 main sections:
- On the left, the calculator section is designed for data entry, including standard dimensions and hints. You won't have to spend much time figuring it out; just compare the numerical data with the data on the drawings.
- On the right, the calculator contains highly accurate drawings tailored directly to your project. You can save and print them on your computer for further use in the construction of the staircase.
- This version of the calculator is suitable not only for wooden staircases but also for calculating metal staircases with drawings, as the design and calculation principles for both types of staircases are practically the same. The metal frame ensures the strength and durability of the structure.
Reference information for step calculation
Our calculator helps to optimally select the "comfortable" dimensions of the steps, their height, width, and the angle of inclination of the stringer for a two-flight staircase with a landing. The optimal inclination of the staircase stringer for comfortable walking is 30-40 degrees. The most suitable step height is considered to be 15-20 centimeters, with the step width being 27-32 centimeters. However, do not forget about the dimensions of factory-made steps; their standard width is usually 30 cm. If you plan to use factory-made steps in the construction of the staircase, this should be taken into account, as this staircase calculator performs calculations based on your data. Prepare all the calculation figures in advance.
Special attention should also be paid to the turning landing. "Factory-made" landings have specific dimensions that are better clarified with the manufacturer in advance. Based on the selected landing, you should design the width of the staircase flights and the distance between them.
The thickness of the steps, as well as the thickness of the turning landing, is determined based on the characteristics of the material used. For example, the optimal thickness of floor (tongue and groove) or glued board is 4 cm. The step overhang should not exceed 5 cm for wooden structures. This is necessary when, for some reason, you cannot maintain the optimal dimensions of the regular step.
Using the calculator for calculating a U-shaped staircase with an intermediate landing is an excellent solution for minimizing your construction costs. A U-shaped staircase with a 180-degree turn is often used in homes where space-saving is important.
The main result of this calculator's work:
- Information necessary for the fabrication of stringers.
- Information necessary for the fabrication of steps and landing.
According to the calculation of the 180° turning staircase, parts are manufactured, from which the structure is subsequently assembled. All other drawings show the final appearance of the structure after the stringers, steps, and landing are joined together.
The feature of this calculator is the implementation of two functions:
- Assessment of the staircase's convenience.
- Correction of the staircase design.
