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Fence Calculator

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Enter your fence length and type to get the complete materials list — posts, rails, pickets, concrete, and post caps. Standard 8-foot post spacing assumed.

1. Total fence length

Measure the total perimeter or run of fence needed.

2. Fence type

3. Number of gates

Your Fence Materials List

Materials needed for 100 linear ft

Posts (every 8 ft + gates)15 posts
Concrete (2 bags per post)30 bags (50 lb)
Rails (2 per section)26 rails
Pickets (6" wide, 5% waste)168 pickets
Post caps15 caps

Post spacing: 8 ft on-center · Post holes: 12 in diameter × 2 ft deep recommended · Always call 811 before digging

Fence materials guide

Post depth

Set posts 1/3 of their length in the ground. A 6-ft fence post should be 8–9 ft total — 2–3 ft in the ground. Use 2 bags of 50 lb concrete per post.

Post spacing

Standard: 8 ft on-center for most privacy fences. Vinyl fences often use 6 ft. Gate posts should be within 12 ft of each other.

Call 811

Always call 811 before digging — free utility line marking service.