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Fence Material Calculator - Posts, Rails, Pickets & Gates

Enter the total fence run and planned post spacing to estimate basic material counts.

Last updated: August 2026

Unit system Switch between U.S. customary and metric units. Your choice is remembered on other calculators.

Fence layout to fill out

Use total straight-line fence length. Add gates separately if you want extra posts included.

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Many wood/vinyl fence layouts use about 6–8 ft post spacing. Verify your fence system.
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Buying and sizing notes

How to use this estimate

What this includes

  • The required inputs shown on this page
  • common planning assumptions
  • optional advanced adjustments where provided

What it does not include

  • site-specific professional design
  • local code approval
  • manufacturer-specific requirements
  • installation quality

Common mistakes

  • Leaving a required input at the default when your situation is different
  • ignoring product labels or ratings
  • treating the estimate as an exact final answer

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