Fence Calculator

Calculate posts, rails, and pickets for your fence

Posts = (Length / Post Spacing) + 1 | Pickets = Length / (Picket Width + Spacing)

Fence Length (ft)

Post Spacing (ft)

Fence Height (ft)

Number of Rails

Picket Width (inches)

Picket Spacing (inches)

Post Price ($)

Picket Price ($)

Fence Material Formulas

Posts = (Length / Spacing) + 1
Rails = Posts × Rail Count
Pickets = (Length × 12) / (Width + Spacing)

Post Spacing = Typically 6-8 feet apart
Rails = 2-4 horizontal boards per section
Pickets = Vertical boards for privacy fence

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