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Fence Calculator

Posts, panels, concrete, post caps, and gate hardware for any fence run.

Fence Style

Dimensions

Measure all sides of your fence run

8 ft is standard. 6 ft for taller or heavier fences.

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Fence run
100 linear ft
14
posts
13
panels
28
concrete bags

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Based on the dimensions on the left — edit them to match your project and this updates as you type.

13
6×8 ft Wood Fence Panels

13 panels/sections — subtract for gate openings

Tip: Buy 1-2 extra panels. Damaged panels happen during installation.

14
8 ft × 4×4 Pressure-Treated Posts

14 posts — extra 2 ft for burial depth

Tip: Posts should be buried 1/3 of their total length. A 6 ft fence needs posts buried 2+ ft.

28
80 lb Concrete Bags (Quikrete)

28 bags — 2 bags per post

Tip: Dry-pour method works great for fence posts — pour dry mix, add water, tamp. No mixing required.

14
Post Caps (flat or decorative)

Keeps water out of end grain — significantly extends post life

2
Fence Screws / Nails (1 lb box)

Galvanized or coated only — never use plain steel with PT lumber

1
Post Hole Digger / Clamshell

Manual digger for 6 posts or fewer — rent a gas auger for more

Tip: Rent a 2-person gas auger from HD for $60/day if you have more than 8 posts to dig.

1
Line Level + Chalk Line

Keep your top rails perfectly level across the run

Don't forget

Check your local zoning rules before you start. Fence height limits (typically 4 ft front yard, 6 ft backyard) and permit requirements vary by city. Call 811 before digging.