How to calculate the building area of stairs
In architectural design and construction, the calculation of the building area of stairs is an important link, which is directly related to the compliance and cost control of the project. The following is a detailed analysis of the calculation of staircase construction area, combined with the hot topics and hot content on the entire network in the past 10 days, to provide you with structured data and analysis.
1. Basic rules for calculating staircase construction area

According to the "Code for Calculation of Building Area of Construction Projects" (GB/T 50353-2013), the calculation of the building area of stairs must follow the following principles:
| Stair type | Calculation rules | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| interior stairs | Calculated based on the horizontal projection area of the natural layer | Including steps, rest platform and stairwell |
| outdoor stairs | Calculated based on 1/2 of the horizontal projected area | The area of outdoor stairs without a roof is not calculated |
| loft stairs | Calculated according to the natural layer of cline | Do not double calculate the ground floor stair area |
2. Answers to popular questions
In the past 10 days, discussions on the calculation of staircase construction area have mainly focused on the following issues:
1.Are stairwells included in the square footage?
When the width of the ladder well is ≤0.3 meters, the area of the ladder well will not be deducted; when it is >0.3 meters, the area occupied by the ladder well will be deducted.
2.How to calculate spiral staircase?
Calculated based on the area of the circumscribed rectangle in horizontal projection, including all steps and platforms.
3.What are the rules for calculating stairs in a basement?
Basement stairs are calculated as natural layers, but the area of basement stairs without light wells needs to be marked separately.
3. Typical case analysis
| Case type | Stair size | Calculation result |
|---|---|---|
| Residential double staircase | The tread width is 1.2 meters and the ladder shaft is 0.2 meters | Calculated based on full length × width, excluding ladder shafts |
| Commercial complex spiral staircase | Diameter 6 meters | Calculated based on 6m×6m=36㎡ |
| outdoor fire stair | Projection area 20㎡ | Calculated into building area based on 10㎡ |
4. Precautions
1. Special-shaped stairs (such as curved, scissor ladders) need to adjust the calculation method according to local regulations;
2. Pay attention to the building height when calculating. Spaces exceeding 2.2 meters need to be fully calculated;
3. Some provinces and cities have updated their specifications in 2023. It is recommended to check the latest local standards.
5. Content related to hot spots across the entire network
Recent hot search topics show:
- #loft apartment staircase design# has been discussed 1.2 million times
- #villastairscost# is on the TOP3 list of decoration categories
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development plans to revise the safety standards for stairs, triggering heated discussions in the industry
Through the above structured data and analysis, I hope it can help you clearly understand the calculation method of staircase construction area. In practical applications, it is recommended to implement it in combination with specific project drawings and local specifications.
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