Bluestone steps calculator

Plan garden, patio or front-entry steps in reclaimed bluestone curbstone steps. Choose the step length and the number of steps, and the calculator works out the height of your stairs, the stones to order and the price, with a side and front view of your stairs.

Your stairs

Reclaimed bluestone curbstone steps2' to 8' long · 14–20" wide · 4–6" thick · View product (opens in a new tab)

Reclaimed bluestone steps vary from 4" to 6" thick. Each step overlaps the one below by 2", leaving about 15" exposed. Stone widths vary from 14" to 20". You may need to cut some steps to your desired width.

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    StepsPick the number of steps; the total height is 6" per step. The top of the last step is level with the upper ground.
    HeightEach step is counted 6" high. Stones vary from 4" to 6" thick, so actual heights can vary.
    OverlapEach step rests 2" on the back of the step below. Stone widths vary from 14 to 20 inches; the drawing uses 17".
    Length & widthOne stone per step, 2' to 8' long. Widths vary from 14" to 20", so some stones may need cutting to match. Contact us for longer steps.

    FAQs

    How many bluestone steps do I need?

    Divide the height you need to climb by about 6 inches, the height of one reclaimed bluestone step. A 1 1/2 ft rise takes three steps, a 3 ft rise six. Our steps vary from 4 to 6 inches thick, so the height of each step can vary slightly.

    What sizes do reclaimed bluestone steps come in?

    Our reclaimed bluestone curbstone steps come 2 to 8 ft long in 1 ft increments, about 14 to 20 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches thick. They are priced per stone by length.

    How much should each bluestone step overlap the one below?

    About 2 inches. Each step rests on the back of the step below, leaving roughly 12 to 18 inches of each stone exposed. Widths vary from 14 to 20 inches, so you may need to cut some steps to an even width.

    How heavy is a reclaimed bluestone step?

    About 100 lb per linear foot, so a 4 ft step weighs around 400 lb and an 8 ft step around 800 lb. Plan for equipment or several people to set them.

    Can I match bluestone steps with a bluestone patio or walkway?

    Yes. Pair the steps with our reclaimed bluestone sidewalk slabs and work out the patio or path with the bluestone slab calculator.