For example, if a riser is just one or two inches ... Another tip is to make your stairs at least 42 inches wide. The building code minimum is 36 inches, which is quite comfortable for hobbits.

Building a deck makes for a fantastic addition ... or down if it's less than .5. That will give you an approximate number of stair risers. The actual recommended riser height is 6-1/2 to 8-in.