How it works
Formulas apply standard published equations or fee schedules in client-side JavaScript — not personalized medical or tax advice.
Formula
Posts ≈ (length ÷ spacing) + 1; pickets depend on style width and overlap.
How to use Fence Calculator
- Enter measurements or body stats in the units shown (toggle ft/in vs metric if available).
- Select presets such as activity level, fee tier, or coat count.
- Submit or live-update to refresh results.
- Write down outputs with a margin buffer for waste, taxes, or medical variance.
Worked examples
Concrete numbers and cases you can check against the tool above.
120 ft privacy
8 ft post spacing → 16 posts; subtract one gate panel width from picket count.
When to use Fence Calculator
Material lists prevent halfway installs when lumber sales close early.
Common use cases
- 6 ft privacy fence around 120 ft perimeter.
- Split rail pasture fence with 10 ft post spacing.
- Gate opening subtraction from panel counts.
Inputs and outputs
- Feet, inches, pounds, or metric equivalents
- Numeric results with units
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device — nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this medical or tax advice?
- No. Due dates, TDEE, and paycheck outputs are estimates; consult clinicians, IRS guidance, or payroll for official figures.
- Do marketplace fees change?
- Platforms update fee tables; treat results as planning approximations and verify on seller dashboards.
- Should I add waste factor?
- Yes for concrete, tile, and mulch — many pros add 5–10% beyond raw calculator output.