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Baluster Layout — Baluster spacing calculator for deck and stair builders

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Been using Baluster Layout for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that helps you figure out how many balusters you need for your railing and where to space them out. Pretty solid if you’re into building decks or stairs.

The app lets you enter the railing length, baluster width, and the spacing you want. Then it calculates the optimal number of balusters and where to place them to meet building codes. There’s also an option to handle multiple railing sections, which is pretty handy for more complex projects. And you can switch between inches and centimeters – that’s useful if you’re working with both imperial and metric measurements.

Look, if you’re a deck or stair builder, you’ll probably find this app really helpful. It’s not perfect – the UI is a little clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you need to figure out baluster spacing.

Editor Opinion

I've tested a bunch of construction and home improvement apps, and Baluster Layout is one of the better ones I've come across. It's not the flashiest app, but it's reliable and gets the job done. The spacing calculations are spot-on, and I like that it handles multiple rail sections. The only real downside is the interface could use some polishing, but it's not a dealbreaker. Overall, it's a pretty solid tool if you need to properly space out balusters for your next project.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Accurate baluster spacing calculations to meet code requirements
  • Supports multiple railing sections for complex projects
  • Can switch between inches and centimeters
  • Free to use with no ads or in-app purchases

Cons

  • Interface feels a bit outdated and could use some UI improvements
  • Doesn't have any advanced features beyond the core baluster spacing functionality
  • Limited customization options

Specifications

Updated 05.09.2025
Category House And Home
Age Rating Everyone
Developer H3 Apps
Android Android 5.0++
Package Name com.h3apps.baluster_layout

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Tim Carver Oct 18, 2025

The android version doesn't provide and way to add additional sections that I can see, and nowhere is there a callout of where the baluster spacing had to be sghrunk...

James Dunn Oct 18, 2025

not for me

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