Cable Railing Hardware and Fitting Selector
Choose level or stair fittings for wood or metal posts, then calculate the run kits, cable strands, tensioners, and Simple Stops in your plan.
Match each railing section to the right kit
Select the run type, post material, cable rows, and number of independent railing sections. We will match the Keuka kit and calculate a planning quantity.
Choose by run angle and post material
Level fittings are made for horizontal runs. Articulating stair fittings pivot to align with a stair or ramp pitch.
Level Run Kit for Metal Posts
Choose Standard for one level fitting and one Simple Stop, or Dual-Adjust for a level fitting at both ends. Each kit includes one pre-cut cable strand.
View metal-post level kitLevel Run Kit for Wood Posts
Uses level fitting assemblies with lag attachments for a horizontal cable run between suitable wood termination points.
View wood-post level kitStair Run Kit for Metal Posts
Includes two articulating stair fitting assemblies and one pre-cut cable strand, with screw attachment options for the selected metal post.
View metal-post stair kitStair Run Kit for Wood Posts
Includes two articulating stair fitting assemblies and one pre-cut cable strand, with lag options for wood posts or framed wall attachment.
View wood-post stair kitKnow what each fitting does
A clean takeoff starts by separating the cable, its adjustable ends, and the fixed termination options.
Count cable railing kits without losing a corner
The quantity formula is simple once the layout is divided correctly: cable rows multiplied by independent railing sections.
Mark termination points
Identify every end post, corner, wall connection, and level-to-stair transition on the plan.
Count sections
Each uninterrupted termination-to-termination railing section is counted once. Count opposite stair sides separately.
Confirm cable rows
Our kits typically use 10-11 rows for a 36-inch rail and 12-13 rows for a 42-inch rail. Use the approved project layout.
Multiply rows by sections
Eleven rows across three independent sections creates a planning quantity of 33 run kits and 33 cable strands.
Details to confirm on the product page
Attachment option
Wood and metal kits use different attachment hardware. Metal stair kits also provide screw options for specific post conditions, while wood stair kits provide lag options for posts or framed wall attachment.
Cable length
Match the selected pre-cut strand length to each measured section. Do not use one total perimeter measurement for corners, stairs, or separate railing sections.
Finish
Our run kits are offered in stainless and black finish options. Review the applicable care and environment information linked from the product page before choosing a finish.
Common fitting and kit questions
Use these answers to check the basic hardware logic before moving into exact lengths, attachments, and finishes.
What hardware do I need for cable railing?
Start with a run kit matched to the section type and termination post material: level or stair, then wood or metal. Each kit supplies the fittings and one cable strand for one cable row. Separate accessories and post components depend on the complete project design.
How many cable railing kits do I need?
Multiply the number of cable rows by the number of independent termination-to-termination railing sections. For example, 11 rows across three sections produces a planning quantity of 33 kits.
Does a cable railing corner start a new section?
Yes. Our run-kit product pages define a cable run as one row of cable and state that a run terminates at a corner or end post. Count a new set of rows for the next section.
What is the difference between Standard and Dual-Adjust?
For the Level Run Kit for Metal Posts, Standard includes one level fitting assembly and one Simple Stop assembly. Dual-Adjust includes two level fitting assemblies, placing an adjustable tensioner at both ends.
Can I use level fittings on stairs?
Use the stair run kit for a sloped section. Its articulating stair fittings pivot to align with the stair or ramp pitch. Level fittings are intended for horizontal runs.
Are cable lengths included in this quantity?
Each run kit includes one pre-cut cable strand, but the selector does not choose its length. Measure each section and confirm the available length and installation instructions on the matching product page.
Turn the hardware plan into a complete railing.
Draw the project in our estimator for posts, runs, finishes, and a detailed material list, or use the bulk order sheet when the exact products and quantities are already known.