Construction works and carpenters also use rulers fairly often.
Stair tread measurements.
Bamboo acacia kempas and strand eucalyptus only available in 48 and no custom dimensions standard treads provide a perfect solution for boxed staircases that are contained by walls on both sides.
Riser and tread dimensions should be continuously uniform for safety.
These dimensions may be useful when laying out a staircase or if you have general questions about the size and shape of a traditional tread or a retro tread.
Stair tread depths shall be 11 inches 279 mm minimum.
Building codes generally suggest that the minimum length of a tread be 10 inches 25 4 cm.
It is not the physical height of the riser because this excludes the thickness of the tread.
Building codes limit variation to 3 8 10 mm the underside of risers should be sloped or have a 60 angle minimum between nosings and the horizontal surface open risers are not allowed under ada guidelines.
Here is a drawing detailing our standard stair tread and riser dimensions.
A sturdy ruler like this will help.
12 different types of stairs measuring tools tape measure.
The rise or height of a step is measured from the top of one tread to the top of the next tread.
Standard stair tread dimensions.