👷 Construction Note: Estimates should be verified by a professional contractor. Always add a margin for waste and error.
What is Fence Calculator: Pickets & Rails?
Calculates the number of pickets, rails, and posts based on total fence length.
How it Works
1. Posts: Length / Spacing (e.g. 8ft) + 1.
2. Rails: Sections * Rails per section.
3. Pickets: Length / (Width + Gap).
Step-by-Step Guide
- Length – Total fence line.
- Post Spacing – Usually 8ft.
- Picket Width – e.g. 5.5 inches.
- Calculate – Material list.
Example
Input: 100ft Fence, 5.5" Pickets
Result: 13 Posts, 220 Pickets
FAQ
Post depth?
1/3 of post length or below frost line.
Rails?
2 rails for <5ft, 3 rails for 6ft+.
Gap?
Privacy = 0; Picket = equal to width.
Gate?
Subtract gate width from calc.
Concrete?
Approx 1.5 bags (50lb) per post.
Conclusion
Always call 811 before digging post holes. Concrete is needed for posts (typically 1-2 bags per hole).