Printable Baluster Spacing Calculator
This sheet is for deck and stair railing layouts that need baluster spacing worked out by section. It includes a railing section calculator with columns for Section, Clear length (in), Baluster width (in), Max gap (in), Balusters, Exact gap (in), and On-centre (in). Sample rows include Front left, Front right, and Stairs with preset measurements and gaps.
Free printable · PDF
- 2 pages
- US Letter, landscape — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 99 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Enter each section’s clear length, then use the baluster width and max gap fields to check the layout. The baluster count and gap calculate automatically, so you can compare sections and adjust measurements before cutting or installing.
Good for
- Plan baluster spacing for each railing section
- Check exact gaps before building stairs
- Compare front, side, and stair rail sections
Tip: Print in landscape so the full row of spacing columns stays easy to read.
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