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How to calculate the slope of a staircase

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In this construction video tutorial, you will be familiar with the brief procedure for determining the slope of the stair.

Slope in a staircase means the ratio among the rise and run or the ratio of change in height to change in horizontal distance.

Normally, the slope is 7-11 (a 7 inch rise and 11 inch run). More specifically, it can be said not in excess of 7 3/4 inches for the riser (vertical) and at least 10 inches for the tread (horizontal or step).

To know the details calculation process for slope, go through the following video tutorial.

Video Source: SL Khan

How to calculate the slope of a staircase