Fence Calculator
Estimate posts, rails, pickets or panels, concrete bags, gate hardware, and total material cost for wood, chain-link, vinyl, or aluminum fencing.
Frequently Asked Questions
A general rule is to bury 1/3 to 1/2 of the post length in the ground. For a 6ft fence, use 8ft posts set 2–2.5ft deep. In cold climates, posts must go below the frost line.
Wood privacy fencing: $15–$30/lf installed. Chain-link: $10–$20/lf. Vinyl: $25–$40/lf. Aluminum: $25–$40/lf. These are typical installed prices including labor.
6ft fences typically use 3 horizontal rails (top, middle, bottom). 4ft fences usually use 2 rails. This calculator uses 3 rails per bay for 6ft+ fences.
8 feet is the most common post spacing for wood and vinyl. It balances material efficiency with structural stability. Chain-link can span up to 10 feet between line posts.
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