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Fence Calculator

Calculate posts, rails, and panel quantities for fencing projects.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

How to use this calculator

Enter fence run length, post spacing, and fence style assumptions.

What the math is doing

Posts ≈ floor(length ÷ spacing) + 1. Panels ≈ ceil(length ÷ 8 ft).

Frequently asked questions

Slopes?

Step panels or rack them; quantities change.

Corner posts?

Included in post count if continuous run.

Gates?

Subtract gate width from panel count.

Wind zones?

Closer post spacing may be required.

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