Fence Calculator

Enter fence length, gate width, post spacing, panel width, and rails per section for a planning estimate.

Total fence run (ft)

Total gate width (ft)

Max post spacing (ft)

Panel width (ft)

Rails per section

Waste allowance (%)

—Approx. line/end posts

—Fence sections

—Panels incl. waste

—Rail length incl. waste

Planning estimate for a mostly continuous run. Corners, grade changes, gate hardware, terminal posts, local frost depth, and structural requirements can change material counts.

How to use this Fence Calculator

Estimate fence sections, posts, panels, and rail length from total run and spacing. Enter your values above and the result is calculated directly in your browser. No account is required.

Fast answer, clear inputs

This tool is built around one job: give the answer quickly without forcing a signup or hiding the result. Related tools are linked nearby when the next calculation or conversion is useful.