Stair Angle Calculator

Calculates the incline angle of a staircase from rise and run.

Lilu Baba's Stair Angle Calculator computes a staircase's slope angle from rise and run using basic trigonometry.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the staircase's total rise (vertical height).
  2. Enter its total run (horizontal length).
  3. The incline angle updates instantly.
Stair Angle (degrees) —

Stair Angle Calculator — frequently asked questions

Most residential staircases fall between 30-35 degrees; steeper angles (up to ~45°) are common for space-saving stairs like loft ladders.

Angle = arctan(Rise ÷ Run), converted from radians to degrees.