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Fence Calculator 🏡

Calculate the materials needed for a fence, including the number of posts, rails, pickets, or panels based on the total length and style.

Fence Calculator 🏡
Choose Your Fence Style
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Privacy
No gaps
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Picket
With gaps
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Post & Rail
Rails only
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Panel
Pre-made
Fence Specifications
💡 Tip: We've pre-filled typical values for a privacy fence. Adjust the numbers or click Calculate to see results!
Fence Style: Select your fence style
Measurement System: Choose your preferred units
Total Fence Length:
Fence Height:
Post Spacing:
Number of Rails: Horizontal support rails (typical: 2-3 for most fences)
Picket/Board Width:
Gap Between Pickets:
Panel Width:

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About Fence Calculator 🏡

Calculate Your Fence Materials
Enter your fence length and style to instantly calculate how many posts, rails, pickets, or panels you need. The Fence Calculator helps homeowners, contractors, and DIYers estimate material quantities for privacy fences, picket fences, post & rail fences, and panel fences.
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Multiple Fence Styles
Calculate for privacy, picket, post & rail, or panel fences with style-specific formulas.
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Complete Material List
Get exact counts for posts, rails, pickets, and panels based on your fence specifications.
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Flexible Spacing
Customize post spacing, picket gaps, and rail counts for your specific project needs.

How to Use the Fence Calculator

Select your fence style (privacy, picket, post & rail, or panel), choose your measurement system, and enter your total fence length. Specify the fence height and post spacing (typically 6-8 feet or 1.8-2.4 meters). For picket or privacy fences, enter the board width and gap between pickets. For panel fences, enter the panel width. The calculator will automatically determine how many posts, rails, pickets, or panels you need.

Smart Planning Tips

  • Always order 10-15% extra materials for cuts, mistakes, and future repairs.
  • Check local building codes for height restrictions, setback requirements, and permit needs.
  • Set posts in concrete for stability—use quick-setting concrete mix for faster installation.
  • For slopes, step the fence or rack the panels to follow the terrain.
  • Treat or seal wood fences to protect against weather and extend their lifespan.

Common Fence Specifications

Fence Style Typical Height Post Spacing Rail Count
Privacy Fence 6 ft / 1.8 m 8 ft / 2.4 m 3 rails
Picket Fence 3-4 ft / 0.9-1.2 m 6-8 ft / 1.8-2.4 m 2 rails
Post & Rail 4 ft / 1.2 m 8 ft / 2.4 m 2-3 rails
Panel Fence 6 ft / 1.8 m 8 ft / 2.4 m (panel width) N/A (pre-built)

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by miniwebtool team. Updated: Oct 28, 2025

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