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Formula: Total rise / Steps

Example

Formula: Total rise / Steps
= 3000 mm / 15 steps
= 200 mm

Enter total rise and steps count, then choose a result unit (mm, cm, in, or ft).

Tip: Choose your result unit on the right before calculating.

Step-by-step calculation

  1. Enter total rise and number of steps.
  2. Select the result unit you want (mm, cm, in, or ft).
  3. Calculate to see rise per step and steps in the selected unit.

FAQ

What is a good rise?
Many codes recommend about 150–190 mm per step.
Why use mm?
It gives precise step height measurements.

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