Fence Calculator

Estimate posts, panels, rails and concrete for any fence.

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ft

Posts

14

Panels

13

38 rails

60 lb concrete bags

27

~2 per post

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How the fence calculator works

Posts = fence length ÷ spacing + 1 (for the end post). Panels = length ÷ spacing. Rails = panels × rails-per-section (2 for short fences, 3 for tall or heavy panels). Plan on ~2 bags of 60 lb concrete per post.

Frequently asked questions

How many fence posts do I need for 100 feet?

At 8 ft spacing you need 13 posts (12 sections + 1 end post). At 6 ft spacing, 17 posts.

How much concrete per fence post?

About 1.5–2 bags of 60 lb pre-mix per post for a 4×4 post in a 10 in wide, 24 in deep hole.

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