Fence calculator
Posts, concrete, rails and pickets, panels, or chain link fabric and fittings — with gates.
Job
Fence
Straight runs
One row per straight line between corners or ends.
Gates
Posts
Calculated — type to override
Calculated — type to override
Calculated — type to override
Wood fence
Calculated — type to override
Calculated — type to override
Materials list
| Item | Qty | Unit price | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Posts & footings | |||
| Posts (4×4 pressure-treated, ground contact)2 ft in the ground | 35 pcs (8 ft) | $ | — |
| Concrete mix (80 lb / fast-setting)35 holes, 10 in. × 2 ft | 60 bags | $ | — |
| Gravel for hole bottoms (0.5 cu ft bags)6 in. per hole | 20 bags | $ | — |
| Rails & pickets | |||
| Rails (2×4)3 per section | 96 pcs (8 ft) | $ | — |
| Pickets (5.5 in. × 6 ft)tight | 573 ea | $ | — |
| Gates & hardware | |||
| Gate frame (2×4, 3 per gate) | 3 pcs (8 ft) | $ | — |
| Gate hardware kits (hinges + latch) | 1 ea | $ | — |
| Post caps | 35 ea | $ | — |
| Exterior screws / ring-shank nails, 2-1/2 in.≈ 3,822 | 43 lb | $ | — |
How it works
- Each straight run gets end or corner posts plus line posts at your spacing; every gate adds two gate posts.
- Pickets per foot = 12 ÷ (picket width + gap), doubled for shadowbox. Rails default to 2 up to 4 ft tall, 3 up to 6 ft, then 4.
- Add your supplier's unit prices to any line for a cost estimate; tax and markup are optional.
How to measure
- Walk the line and measure each straight run between corners or ends. Gates are inside the runs — their width is deducted.
Estimates only. Coverage, sizes and waste vary by product and job — verify with the manufacturer's specs and your local building code before ordering.
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