Building tool
Fence Material Calculator
Estimate fence panels, posts, rails, pickets, and concrete from a run length.
Runs in your browserResult
- Fence sections
- 19
- Posts
- 22
- Rails
- 57
- Pickets with waste
- 364
- Concrete bags (2/post)
- 44
Corners, slopes, gate widths, wind loads, frost depth, and local code can change material needs.
How to use this fence material calculator
- Measure the project, enter the dimensions in the units shown, and add the waste, spacing, coverage, or material settings that apply.
- Review the calculated totals, units, and assumptions. Check the inputs and units before relying on the result.
- Change one input at a time to compare another case, then copy or save the result you plan to use.
About this fence material calculator
Use the Fence Material Calculator to estimate fence panels, posts, rails, pickets, and concrete from a run length. The result changes when you adjust the values or options above.
You can also use it to compare results after changing one input.
Example
For a 120-foot fence, enter panel or picket width, post spacing, rail count, and gate openings before estimating materials.
Common uses
- → estimate fence panels, posts, rails, pickets, and concrete from a run length
- → compare results after changing one input
- → save an estimate for planning or comparison