Fence Calculator
Materials, cut list, and cost estimate in seconds.
Fence takeoff results
15 sections, 18 posts, estimated materials $3,129. Estimate only.
Common fence sizes, calculated
Quick answers for the sizes people search most. Your yard will differ — enter your own numbers for a plan that fits.
| Size | Posts | Concrete bags | Rails | Pickets | Est. materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 9 | 36 | 20 | 106 | $1,378 |
| 100 ft | 15 | 60 | 40 | 222 | $2,592 |
| 150 ft | 22 | 88 | 63 | 336 | $3,872 |
| 200 ft | 28 | 112 | 83 | 452 | $5,086 |
How these numbers work: Assumes a 6 ft pressure-treated privacy fence, posts every 8 ft, one 4 ft gate, 5.5" pickets with a 0.25" gap and 10% waste. Concrete bags are 50 lb bags; posts are set about 2 ft deep, so a taller fence or wider hole needs more. National average prices before your ZIP is applied. Estimates only, never a quote.
Plan it in 5 steps
- 1Walk and measure the line
Measure each straight run separately rather than one total. Note corners, slope changes and every gate opening — those are where material counts change.
- 2Confirm the property line and setbacks
Locate pins or a survey before you buy. Height and setback limits vary by jurisdiction; check yours and have utilities located before digging.
- 3Pick spacing and picket geometry
Post spacing plus picket width and gap drive most of the cost. Try two or three combinations in the calculator and compare the totals.
- 4Verify your dimensions
The estimator asks you to confirm key numbers before it produces lists, because one mistyped run length changes every downstream quantity.
- 5Take the list to your supplier
Bring the material list and cut list, confirm live prices, and adjust the estimate if your supplier stocks different lengths.
Planning guidance only. Every quantity and price is an estimate — confirm dimensions and local requirements before you buy or build.
Fence estimating software for contractors
Fence contractors use this takeoff to price posts, rails, pickets and concrete to the job's ZIP, nest the cut list to cut board waste, check the permit and setback rules, then send the homeowner a branded proposal the same day.
- Takeoff priced to your ZIP in minutes
- Cut list that trims the lumber order
- Branded proposal and invoice PDFs
Material and cost output is an estimate, never a quote. Permit content is guidance to verify with your local building department.
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