Deck Spindle Spacing

Giving you on center measurements our baluster spacing tool will help your railing meet building codes and remain symmetrical throughout.
Deck spindle spacing. Use the deck baluster spacing calculator to calculate how many total balusters you ll need to be sure your deck railing adheres to code. The maximum space between each 2 inch baluster should not exceed 99 mm which leaves three 2 inch balusters per foot. This is below the 4 maximum for spindle spacing. This is the simplest and most reliable way to space your balusters.
Once you know your baluster. Deck baluster spacing using a template use a measuring tape. Some spindles connect directly to the decking while others are secured to a bottom rail. Even though most pre cut spindles are less than 1 1 2 the smallest are still only about 1 1 4.
Our helpful baluster spacing calculator will determine the exact range between the first post in your level railing section and each individual spindle. If you aren t too picky then a 2 4 or 2 3 depending on the look you want will work for baluster spacing. Once there are lay out marks installation is a snap.