Fence Material Calculator
Posts, panels, and rails for a wood/vinyl/chain-link fence.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter fence length.
- Pick post spacing (8 ft is standard).
- Pick height and number of rails.
- Read post, picket, and concrete counts.
About this calculator
Standard wood fence: 8-ft post spacing, 2-3 rails per section, 4-inch wide pickets. Plan 2 bags of fast-set concrete per post for proper setting. Vinyl uses pre-fab panels (typically 6×8 ft); chain-link uses tension wire and fabric mesh.
Frequently asked
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Concrete amount?+
Picket width?+
Chain-link sizing?+
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