Gates, board gap, posts and costs
Use whole numbers only.
Gate width is subtracted from panels or boards.
Optional. No currency conversion is applied.
Optional.
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Result updated. Fence materials needed: 14 posts, 14 panels.
Result summary
Fence estimate
Main project estimate from the values entered.
14 posts, 14 panels
Gate width handling is simplified; site conditions can change real quantities.
Key numbers
- Posts
- 14 posts
- Panels
- 14 panels
Key takeaway
The estimate suggests 14 posts and 14 panels for the fence length entered, before site-specific adjustments.
Project details
Fence details
- Fence length counted
- 97 ft
- Posts
- 14 posts
- Panels
- 14 panels
- Estimated cost
- Not estimated
- Gates
- 1 gate
- Effective board width
- Not used
- Panels needed
- 14 panels
Check these assumptions
- Gate width is subtracted from the panel or board length estimate, but gate geometry is simplified.
- Boundary, permit, utility, terrain, post-hole and local requirement checks are not included.
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How this fence calculator works
The calculator estimates post intervals from fence length and spacing, then estimates panels or boards after subtracting simplified gate width. Waste allowance is applied to panels or boards and optional costs are added from the values entered.
Assumptions
Gate width is treated as a simple length subtraction. Terrain, corners, slopes, post-hole conditions, gates, boundaries and local requirements can change real quantities.
What this calculator does not include
This calculator does not survey boundaries, locate utilities, provide permit guidance, design structural elements or provide building, legal, engineering or cost-guarantee advice.
Key terms and assumptionsShort notes about post spacing, panel and board modes, gate handling, waste and scope limits.
- Post spacing
- Post spacing is used to estimate intervals along the fence run. End posts can be included or excluded.
- Panel mode
- Panel mode divides the adjusted fence length by panel width and rounds up to whole panels.
- Board mode
- Board mode converts board width and gap into the fence length unit before rounding up to whole boards.
- Gate handling
- Gate width is subtracted from the panel or board length estimate, but gate geometry is simplified.
- Site limits
- Terrain, boundaries, utilities, permits, post holes and local requirements are not included.
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FAQs
How are fence posts estimated?
The calculator divides fence length by post spacing and rounds up, then includes end posts if selected.
Can I estimate panels or boards?
Yes. Choose panel mode for fence panels or board mode for individual boards or pickets.
Are gates included?
Gate count and cost can be included, and gate width is subtracted from the panel or board length estimate. Gate geometry is still simplified.
Does this check property boundaries?
No. Boundaries, permits, utilities and local requirements are outside the calculator scope.
Can I use metres?
Yes. Metric mode uses metres and millimetres where useful. Unit changes alter labels and defaults only.
Does this include concrete for posts?
No. Concrete can be estimated separately with the Concrete Calculator.
Is this a contractor quote?
No. It is a rough material estimate from the values entered, not a quote or cost guarantee.