Measure Total Run

What happens in this clip

Measure the total horizontal distance available for the stair run. This includes the distance from the leading edge of the first step to the point where the top step meets the upper floor. Also, determine the maximum horizontal distance for the flight of stairs to the landing, considering any obstructions like headers or walls. In an L-shaped staircase, this step will involve two separate run measurements.

Goal: Determine the total horizontal distance the stairs will occupy.

What's used

Tools

• Tape Measure Milwaukee
• Laser distance measure

About the full video

This project provides a detailed guide on how to build L-shaped stairs with a landing, from calculating rise and run based on local building codes and flooring thickness, to cutting stringers, framing the landing, and installing risers and treads. The instructions emphasize precision in measurements and adherence to safety and comfort standards for stair construction.

Step 2 of 3: Measure the total run of the staircase

Extend the tape measure horizontally along the nosing of the stairs, from the vertical face of the bottom riser to the vertical face of the top riser. This horizontal distance is the total run of the staircase. If the stairs have a landing, you may need to measure the run in sections.

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Every video in How to Find the Angle of Your Stairs

1. Step 1: Measure the total rise of the staircase

   • 0:15–0:29 Measure Total Rise
   • 2:54–4:34 Determine the Total Rise
   • 0:01–0:28 Measure Total Vertical Rise

2. Step 2: Measure the total run of the staircase

   • 2:54–4:47 Measure Straight Stairs
   • 0:15–0:29 Measure Total Rise
   • 2:06–3:02 Measure Total Run (this video)

3. Step 3: Calculate the stair angle

   • 0:31–1:14 Retrieve Default Stair Parameters
   • 0:00–0:35 Understand and Calculate Stair Angles
   • 1:21–2:07 Determine Staircase Angle