StairCalc: Stair Calculator

Stair framing, decking, flooring and concrete calculator.
StairCalc is designed for carpenters, contractors and builders who need accurate stair, decking & flooring calculations.

No need to remember complex data entry steps in order to enter data - start entering in any field. 
Double tap on buttons for help and guides.

Simultaneously find solutions when restrictions on tread, step rise, incline and '2R+G'/'2R+TD' are required.
Select to apply some all or none of the restrictions depending on your situation.
NOTE: Those pre-filled are not to be relied upon as Building Regulations vary greatly within countries and regions within those countries.
Please check your local regulations and amend as required.

Accurate and reliable, it is an indispensable tool for the stair framing, decking & flooring construction pro.
Developed by carpenters and used by contractors and builders around the world.

Metric or US/Imperial (feet, inches - decimal or fractions) tap icon to change.

Also includes a general calculator simplified for construction calculations including a tape which can be emailed.

STAIRCALC INCLUDES:-
STAIR FRAMING (currently for single stair runs):-
In addition to handling multiple restrictions simultaneously Staircalc also allows for situations where the overall stair rise is fixed or the stair run is fixed or both rise and run are fixed allowing maximum flexibility.
◆ Number and size of step risers,
◆ Number and size of treads, step inclines,
◆ Step incline,
◆ Stairwell opening,

DECKING & FLOORING SETOUT, MATERIAL ESTIMATING and COSTING:-
◆ Options for Insets, single or double bearers
◆ Set Spacing type to maximum, fixed or equal
◆ Set pricing for materials / labour to calculate cost and cost/area
◆ Print, email or message lists and even make notes on the first

TIMBER SETOUT:-
Calculate and print list of setout positions.
◆ Equally spaced, maximum spacing or fixed spacing options;
◆ Insets at start and end.
◆ Lists of set out positions;
◆ Print, email or message lists and even make notes on the first;

CONCRETE ESTIMATOR:-
◆ Concrete Calculator/Estimator for Slabs, footings, round and rectangular/square holes
◆ Calculate quantities for slabs, footings, round and rectangular/square holes.
◆ Estimates total volume and cost allowing for waste.

CONVERTER:-
◆ Convert Lengths, Area, Volume: Metric and US/Imperial.
◆ Work in Decimal units or Yds/Ft/In/Fraction format to Metric, decimal US.

EASY TO USE GENERAL CALCULATOR WITH TAPE:
◆Calculate (add, subtract etc) directly in feet / inches / fractions or decimals.
◆Common functions for quick calculation

EXTENSIVE HELP:
Extensive help - Single touch brings up brief help at top of screen, tap twice on most buttons for more info.

Optimised for all iPhones and iPads in portrait mode.

INFOGUIDE:
Infoguide is part of a small building firm based in Western Australia. This app was created by a former Roof Framing Carpenter for our team of carpenters. We use it and believe it will be as helpful to other carpenters as it was for us.
Terms of Service: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula