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Concrete Stairs Calculator

Calculate concrete volume, formwork, and reinforcement for cast-in-place concrete stairs.

Floor to floor height
Thickness perpendicular to slope
Preferred riser height
Horizontal space available

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Stair Code Requirements

Requirement IRC (Residential) IBC (Commercial) ADA
Max Riser Height 7-3/4" 7" 7"
Min Tread Depth 10" 11" 11"
Min Width 36" 44" 36" clear
Min Headroom 6'-8" 6'-8" 6'-8"
Max Riser Variation 3/8" 3/8" 3/8"
Nosing Projection 3/4" - 1-1/4" 3/4" - 1-1/4" 1-1/2" max

Concrete Stair Construction Notes

  • Minimum concrete strength: 3,000 psi (4,000 psi recommended)
  • Minimum waist thickness: 4" (6" typical for spans > 8')
  • Bottom reinforcement: #4 @ 12" o.c. minimum
  • Temperature steel: #3 @ 18" o.c. transverse
  • Form stripping: 7 days minimum with reshoring
  • Consider stair nosing strips for traction