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Estimate fence boards, rails, and posts for wood privacy fences. Enter fence length, height, and board style for complete lumber takeoff with waste factor.
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.
8 ft spacing matches standard 8 ft panels. Use 4×4 PT posts minimum, 6×6 at corners and gates.
Posts = ceil(Length ÷ 8) + 1 + Corners + Gate PostsPrefab 6×8 panels contain ~16 pickets each. Stick-built: ~22 pickets per 8 ft section at 5.5″ width.
Panels = ceil(Length ÷ 8); Pickets = Panels × Pickets per PanelTwo fast-set bags per post hole. Exterior deck screws attach pickets to rails.
Bags = Posts × 2 (50 lb); Screws ≈ Pickets × 4Updated: July 2026
18 posts, 18 panels (or 396 pickets stick-built), 54 rail boards, 36 bags concrete. One 4 ft gate adds 2 posts.
8 posts, 8 panels. Shorter run may use 4 ft height on side — reduce rail count to 2 per section.
Sloped yard needs stepped or racked panels — same LF count but variable picket trim. Add 10% board waste.
Design a 6 ft wood privacy fence with accurate post, rail, and picket counts. Enter total run length, post spacing, and board style to plan materials before visiting the lumber yard.