It arrives fully assembled, so the first use is a matter of unfolding it. Two wide pedals sit 8.3 inches apart with the lower one 8.3 inches off the floor, an easy rise for changing a bulb or reaching a top shelf, and the iron frame handles 330 lbs. A padded top grip gives your hand something to hold while stepping up and doubles as the carry point, since the whole stool weighs about 10 lbs. Folded thickness is 4 inches, thin enough to hang inside a pantry door or slide beside a refrigerator. Powder-coated iron resists rust in a laundry room, and rubber feet at the rear keep it from scuffing a wood floor.