Fence Calculator

Calculate fence materials needed: posts, rails, pickets, and gates. Compare wood, vinyl, and chain-link costs. Get accurate estimates for your fence project.

Fence Style

Material

Total Length (ft)

Fence Height (ft)

Post Spacing (ft)

Gates

4ft wide each

Total Cost

$1,413

Cost/Linear Ft

$14.13

Posts

Pickets

210

Materials Needed

Posts (4x4x8ft)

15x $18.00 = $270

Rails (2x4x8ft)

36x $8.00 = $288

Boards (1x5.5x6ft)

210x $3.50 = $735

Gate Kit (4ft wide)

1x $120 = $120

Concrete (50lb bags for posts)

20 bags

Total Material Cost$1,413

Cost Breakdown

Posts (19%)

Rails (20%)

Pickets (52%)

Gates (8%)

Material Comparison

Material	Cost/Lin Ft	Durability	Maintenance
CedarSelected	$22.00	15-20 years	Stain every 2-3 years
Pine	$14.00	5-10 years	Paint/stain every 1-2 years
Pressure-Treated	$18.00	20-25 years	Stain every 3-5 years
Vinyl / PVC	$30.00	25-30 years	Minimal, wash occasionally

Cost by Fence Length

Length	Posts	Pickets	Est. Cost
50 ft	8	110	$697
100 ftSelected	14	219	$1,331
150 ft	20	328	$1,964
200 ft	26	437	$2,598
300 ft	39	655	$3,907

Installation Tips

Check Property Lines

Confirm boundary lines before installing. Most fences should be 2-8 inches inside your property line.

Call Before You Dig

Call 811 to have underground utilities marked before digging post holes.

Post Depth

Bury posts at least 1/3 of their total length. For a 6ft fence, use 8ft posts with 2ft underground.

Set Posts in Concrete

Use fast-setting concrete for each post hole. Allow 24-48 hours to cure before attaching rails.

How to Use Fence Calculator

1Enter total fence length
2Select fence style and material
3Set height and post spacing
4View materials list and cost estimate

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a fence cost per foot?▾

Wood privacy fence: $15-35/ft. Vinyl: $20-40/ft. Chain link: $10-20/ft. Cedar: $20-40/ft. These include materials only; add $5-15/ft for professional installation.

How far apart should fence posts be?▾

Standard spacing is 8 feet for wood and vinyl fences, 6 feet for tall privacy fences, and 10 feet for chain link and split rail fences.

How deep should fence posts be?▾

Posts should be buried 1/3 of their total length. For a 6-foot fence, use 8-foot posts buried 2 feet deep. Set posts in concrete for stability.

About Fence Calculator

Calculate fence materials needed: posts, rails, pickets, and gates. Compare wood, vinyl, and chain-link costs. Get accurate estimates for your fence project.

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