Baluster Spacing

Baluster Spacing

Dimensioned drawing of Baluster Spacing for designing balustrades
Description
Description

Baluster spacing refers to the distance between each baluster in a staircase, balcony, or porch railing system. This distance is regulated by building codes to ensure safety, particularly to prevent small children from passing through. While ensuring safety, baluster spacing also plays a significant role in the aesthetic appeal of a balustrade system, influencing the overall look and feel, whether minimalist, ornate, traditional, or contemporary.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The common standard is that the space should not allow a sphere of 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter to pass through - approximating the size of a toddler's head. The on-center spacing of thin balusters is typically 3.66” (9.3 cm) while wide balusters are spaced at 5.5” (14 cm).

3D Model
3D Model
Common Questions
Common Questions
Baluster Spacing
Details
Details

*Under Development*

Height:
Width:
4” | 10.2 cm (Sphere)
Depth:
Length:
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Weight:
Area:
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Thin Baluster Spacing: 3.66” | 9.3 cm
Wide Baluster Spacing: 5.5” | 14 cm

Materials:
Wood, steel, or stone
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Drawings include:

Baluster Spacing elevation

Balusters, often referred to as spindles, are slender vertical members used to support the handrails of staircases and to form a protective barrier along balconies or decks. They are typically arranged in a series and spaced evenly to create a balustrade.

4” | 10.2 cm (Sphere)
Baluster Spacing
10.200
1300
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3D
Baluster Spacing
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
.5”-1.75” | 1.3-4.4 cm
.5”-1.75” | 1.3-4.4 cm
Baluster - Square
96.500
4.400
4.400
400
https://p3d.in/e/Vvp8J
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3D
Baluster - SquarePerspective view of a 3D model of Square BalusterPerspective view of a 3D model of Square Baluster
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
.625”-1.25” | 1.6-3.2 cm (Diameter)
.625”-1.25” | 1.6-3.2 cm (Diameter)
Baluster - Round
96.500
3.200
3.200
90
https://p3d.in/e/ssY2n
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3D
Baluster - RoundView of Round Baluster in 3D available for downloadView of Round Baluster in 3D available for download
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.25”, 1.75” | 3.2, 4.4 cm
1.25”, 1.75” | 3.2, 4.4 cm
Baluster - Round, Tapered
96.500
4.400
4.400
90
https://p3d.in/e/fPZXz
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3D
Baluster - Round, Tapered3D model of Tapered Round Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Tapered Round Baluster viewed in perspective
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
4” | 10.2 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
Baluster - Rectangle
96.500
10.200
1.300
80
https://p3d.in/e/bmypr
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3D
Baluster - RectanglePerspective view of a 3D model of Rectangle BalusterPerspective view of a 3D model of Rectangle Baluster
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
4” | 10.2 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
Baluster - Rectangle, Split
96.500
10.200
1.300
80
https://p3d.in/e/2ewzQ
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3D
Baluster - Rectangle, SplitView of Split Rectangle Baluster in 3D available for downloadView of Split Rectangle Baluster in 3D available for download
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.25” | 3.2 cm
1.25” | 3.2 cm
Baluster - Colonial, Pin Top
96.500
3.200
3.200
80
https://p3d.in/e/h19ki
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3D
Baluster - Colonial, Pin TopPerspective view of a 3D model of Pin Top Colonial BalusterPerspective view of a 3D model of Pin Top Colonial Baluster
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.25” | 3.2 cm
1.25” | 3.2 cm
Baluster - Colonial, Square Top
96.500
3.200
3.200
80
https://p3d.in/e/KoPtC
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3D
Baluster - Colonial, Square TopView of Square Top Colonial Baluster in 3D available for downloadView of Square Top Colonial Baluster in 3D available for download
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.75” | 4.4 cm
1.75” | 4.4 cm
Baluster - Classic, Pin Top
96.500
4.400
4.400
70
https://p3d.in/e/4Mdlx
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3D
Baluster - Classic, Pin TopView of Pin Top Classic Baluster in 3D available for downloadView of Pin Top Classic Baluster in 3D available for download
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.75” | 4.4 cm
1.75” | 4.4 cm
Baluster - Classic, Square Top
96.500
4.400
4.400
70
https://p3d.in/e/dYxPE
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3D
Baluster - Classic, Square Top3D model of Square Top Classic Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Square Top Classic Baluster viewed in perspective
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
4” | 10.2 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
Baluster - Oval, Split
96.500
10.200
1.300
10
https://p3d.in/e/ziaNz
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3D
Baluster - Oval, Split3D model of Split Oval Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Split Oval Baluster viewed in perspective
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
4” | 10.2 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
Baluster - Oval
96.500
10.200
1.300
10
https://p3d.in/e/wnH8E
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3D
Baluster - OvalView of Oval Baluster in 3D available for downloadView of Oval Baluster in 3D available for download
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.5” | 3.8 cm
1.5” | 3.8 cm
Baluster - Knuckle, Single
96.500
3.800
3.800
5
https://p3d.in/e/AgERa
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3D
Baluster - Knuckle, SinglePerspective view of a 3D model of Single Knuckle BalusterPerspective view of a 3D model of Single Knuckle Baluster
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.5” | 3.8 cm
1.5” | 3.8 cm
Baluster - Knuckle, Double
96.500
3.800
3.800
5
https://p3d.in/e/rspa7
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3D
Baluster - Knuckle, Double3D model of Double Knuckle Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Double Knuckle Baluster viewed in perspective
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.25” | 3.2 cm
1.25” | 3.2 cm
Baluster - Hampton, Pin Top
96.500
3.200
3.200
5
https://p3d.in/e/xRhZ5
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3D
Baluster - Hampton, Pin Top3D model of Pin Top Hampton Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Pin Top Hampton Baluster viewed in perspective
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.25” | 3.2 cm
1.25” | 3.2 cm
Baluster - Hampton, Square Top
96.500
3.200
3.200
5
https://p3d.in/e/ZujWD
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3D
Baluster - Hampton, Square TopPerspective view of a 3D model of Square Top Hampton BalusterPerspective view of a 3D model of Square Top Hampton Baluster
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
4” | 10.2 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
Baluster - Ring, Double
96.500
10.200
1.300
0
https://p3d.in/e/2YUfb
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3D
Baluster - Ring, Double3D model of Double Ring Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Double Ring Baluster viewed in perspective
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.75” | 4.4 cm
1.75” | 4.4 cm
Baluster - Bunker Hill, Pin Top
96.500
4.400
4.400
0
https://p3d.in/e/mMwCd
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3D
Baluster - Bunker Hill, Pin Top3D model of Pin Top Bunker Hill Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Pin Top Bunker Hill Baluster viewed in perspective
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.75” | 4.4 cm
1.75” | 4.4 cm
Baluster - Bunker Hill, Square Top
96.500
4.400
4.400
0
https://p3d.in/e/WyHvk
GUIDE
3D
Baluster - Bunker Hill, Square TopPerspective view of a 3D model of Square Top Bunker Hill BalusterPerspective view of a 3D model of Square Top Bunker Hill Baluster
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
4” | 10.2 cm
.5” | 1.3 cm
Baluster - Ring, Single
96.500
10.200
1.300
0
https://p3d.in/e/DPBHv
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3D
Baluster - Ring, SinglePerspective view of a 3D model of Single Ring BalusterPerspective view of a 3D model of Single Ring Baluster
18.5” | 47 cm
4.7” | 12 cm
4.7” | 12 cm
Baluster - Pembroke
47.000
12.000
12.000
0
https://p3d.in/e/MLMBq
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3D
Baluster - PembrokeView of Pembroke Baluster in 3D available for downloadView of Pembroke Baluster in 3D available for download
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.75” | 4.4 cm
1.75” | 4.4 cm
Baluster - Utah, Pin Top
96.500
4.400
4.400
0
https://p3d.in/e/V57Zz
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3D
Baluster - Utah, Pin TopView of Pin Top Utah Baluster in 3D available for downloadView of Pin Top Utah Baluster in 3D available for download
21.5” | 54.5 cm
8.7” | 22 cm
8.7” | 22 cm
Baluster - Colchester
54.500
22.000
22.000
0
https://p3d.in/e/ztmbW
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3D
Baluster - Colchester3D model of Colchester Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Colchester Baluster viewed in perspective
20.5” | 52 cm
5.9” | 15 cm
5.9” | 15 cm
Baluster - Oxford
52.000
15.000
15.000
0
https://p3d.in/e/IQnp1
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3D
Baluster - OxfordPerspective view of a 3D model of Oxford BalusterPerspective view of a 3D model of Oxford Baluster
21.5” | 54.6 cm
5.3” | 13.4 cm
5.3” | 13.4 cm
Baluster - York
54.600
13.400
13.400
0
https://p3d.in/e/BZzDw
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3D
Baluster - York3D model of York Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of York Baluster viewed in perspective
34”-38” | 86.4-96.5 cm (Handrail)
1.75” | 4.4 cm
1.75” | 4.4 cm
Baluster - Utah, Square Top
96.500
4.400
4.400
0
https://p3d.in/e/eHwzr
GUIDE
3D
Baluster - Utah, Square Top3D model of Square Top Utah Baluster viewed in perspective3D model of Square Top Utah Baluster viewed in perspective