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Baluster Spacing

Baluster count and even gaps under the max-gap rule.

Common fall-through rule is under 125 mm.

Balusters

11

Even gap113.33 mm
Gaps12

Formula

gap = (rail length - balusters x width) / (balusters + 1)

(1800 - 11 x 40) / (11 + 1) = 113.33 mm

Each gap is 113.33 mm, at or under the 125 mm max-gap rule. Confirm against your local code.