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Calculate fence posts needed for any length fence. Enter fence run, post spacing, and corner/end posts to get total post count and concrete for holes.
Estimate total fence installation cost from materials and labor. Enter fence length, height, and material type for DIY vs contractor price comparison.
Plan a wood privacy fence with posts, panels, and pickets. Enter fence length and height for material quantities and cost estimate for backyard privacy.
Standard 6 ft privacy fence uses 2–3 horizontal rails between posts. Count rail linear feet as posts × span × rails.
Posts = ceil(Length/Spacing)+1; Rails = Posts × Rails per SectionDivide fence length in inches by effective board width including gap. Board-on-board uses 1.5× pickets for overlap.
Pickets = ceil(Fence Length × 12 ÷ (Board Width + Gap))Add 10% for cut waste, knots, and damaged boards. Prefab panels reduce field cut waste.
Order = Net Quantity × 1.10Updated: July 2026
16 posts, 48 rail boards (2×4×8), ~220 pickets at 5.5″ width with 0 gap. Two boxes screws plus post caps.
Overlap pattern needs ~1.5× picket count vs standard privacy. Premium cedar boards with stainless fasteners.
Shorter height uses 2 rails. More pickets per foot at 3.5″ width spaced 2.5″ — decorative spacing increases count.
Generate a lumber takeoff for wood privacy, picket, or board-on-board fences. Enter fence length, height, post spacing, and board dimensions to estimate posts, horizontal rails, pickets or boards, and hardware counts.