Calculate stair stringer cuts in seconds. IRC R311.7 compliant.
Export PDF cut diagrams. 100% offline. Lifetime purchase available.
What does StairPlan do?
Calculates stringer length, riser height, tread depth, and pitch angle for any staircase.
Enter total rise and tread depth, get instant results plus an IRC R311.7 compliance check.
Is my data private?
100% offline. Nothing leaves your iPhone. No accounts, no analytics, no ads, no tracking.
How do I get started?
1. Enter total rise (floor to floor height)
2. Enter desired tread depth (default 10 inches)
3. Read off riser count, riser height, stringer length, and pitch angle
What can I do with it?
- Real-time stair calculations with imperial fractions or metric
- IRC R311.7 compliance warnings (riser height, tread depth, max flight, sum rule)
- Save unlimited stair projects with custom names and notes
- Export scale PDF cut diagrams to print and tape to your wall
- Side view visualization updates as you type
- Reference section with IRC code, formulas, and cutting instructions
What units does it support?
Imperial (feet and inches with fractions to 1/16) and Metric (millimeters and centimeters).
Will the PDF print at actual size?
Yes. PDF output uses 1 inch = 72 points so the cut diagram prints at true scale on letter or A4 paper. Tape it to your stringer board and trace.
Who is this for?
Carpenters, finish carpenters, deck builders, renovation contractors, and DIY homeowners building porch steps, deck stairs, or interior staircases.
How much does it cost?
3-day free trial, then $1.99/week, $4.99/month, $29.99/year, or $79.99 lifetime.
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V1.4 — real L/U segmented drawings, landing & width checks, cut lists, and Smart Suggest.
TRUE L/U SHAPED STAIR DRAWINGS
- Side view, PDF, DXF, and SVG now draw each flight of an L or U shaped stair separately with a landing break — no more one flight forced straight
- Framing Square layout table now covers both flights of L/U stairs
LANDING & WIDTH COMPLIANCE
- Landing depth check for L/U stairs (IRC/IBC/NBC minimums)
- Minimum stair width check now has real IRC, IBC, and NBC thresholds
- Winder narrow-end tread check per IRC R311.7.5.2.1 (6-inch minimum)
CUT LIST EXPORT
- Per-board cut list with plumb/level cut angles, notch depth and position, and standard stock length — a new page in the PDF export
SMART SUGGEST
- One-tap local-math suggestions for riser/tread combinations that meet your chosen code, no network required
MORE
- Deck mode now supports L-shaped (wraparound) stairs
- Saved projects stay browsable read-only without a subscription
- 3D preview: 6 camera angles (front, left, right, back, iso, top)
Still 100% offline. No tracking, no accounts, no servers. Camera used only when you tap Measure.
Version 1.4.0
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Information
Seller
ZHENGQIAO JIANG
Size
2.4 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.