Fence Calculator

Estimate posts, rails, and pickets for your fence project.

Total Fence Length (ft)

Fence Height (ft)

Post Spacing (ft)

Picket Width (inches)

Picket Gap (inches)

Rails per Section

Fence Building Tips

Standard post spacing is 8 feet for wood fences. Posts should be set 1/3 of their length in the ground (e.g., 8-foot post buried 2.5 feet). Use pressure-treated wood for posts and ground contact. Add 10% extra for waste and cutting.