Building a privacy or picket fence? Our Fence Calculator helps you generate a complete material list. It calculates the number of sections, posts, rails, and pickets required based on your total length and design preferences, including gates.
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Fence Calculator
Estimate posts, rails, pickets, and concrete
Fence Specifications
Materials List
Enter specifications to calculate materials
About Calculate Fence Materials
1
Total Length
Measure the total linear footage of the fence line.
2
Post Spacing
Select your desired post spacing (typically 6 or 8 feet).
3
Picket Details
Enter picket width and gap to calculate coverage.
Key Features
Material List
Get total counts for posts, rails, and pickets.
Concrete Estimator
Calculate bags of concrete needed for setting posts.
Gate Support
Account for gates and extra support posts automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fence posts should be buried at least 1/3 of their total length, typically 2-3 feet deep, to ensure stability.
For a standard 4x4 post, plan on using 1.5 to 2 bags of 50lb fast-setting concrete.
Most residential wood fences use 8-foot spacing, but 6-foot spacing provides more strength for high winds.
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