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Fence Calculator

Calculate fence posts, panels, pickets, rails, concrete, gates, and material cost. Free fence calculator with no signup.

Gate openings

Optional unit prices

Add local store prices for a material-only cost estimate.

Material estimate

Quantities round up to whole pieces.

Fence sections

12

Posts

14

Pickets

226

Concrete bags

28

Fence material length96 ft
Gate openings4 ft
Average section8 ft
Fence face area576 sq ft
Rail boards40

Before you buy

Measure each run separately when possible. Confirm property lines, local fence rules, frost depth, post size, and gate hardware. Call 811 before digging so underground utilities can be marked.

About Fence Calculator

The Fence Calculator is one of Intellure's free tools for turning a measured fence line into a practical material list. Enter the total linear feet, height, corners, gates, spacing, and build type to estimate fence posts, wood pickets or prefab panels, rails, and concrete bags. Add prices from a US home improvement store or local supplier to create a fence material cost estimate before you buy. The calculator runs privately in your browser with no signup, upload, or saved project data, making it useful for homeowners, fence contractors, landscapers, and property managers. For fencing and home service businesses, Intellure's managed AI employee can handle customer questions, sales and marketing conversations, lead follow-up, and estimate bookings while this free wood fence calculator handles the takeoff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate how much fence material I need?
Measure the full fence line in feet, subtract the width of gate openings, and divide the remaining length by your maximum post spacing or panel width. Then add posts, rails, pickets, and concrete for that layout. This fence material calculator rounds every piece up and lets you add 0% to 50% extra for cuts, defects, and future repairs.
How far apart should fence posts be?
Many residential wood fences use posts about 6 to 8 feet apart, but the correct spacing depends on fence height, wind exposure, soil, post size, rail strength, and local code. Prefabricated panels usually set the spacing because posts must match the actual panel width. Confirm the manufacturer instructions and local requirements before setting posts.
How many pickets do I need for a 100-foot fence?
For 100 feet of fence with one 4-foot gate, 5.5-inch pickets, a 0.125-inch gap, and 10% extra, this calculator estimates about 226 pickets. Your count will change with board width, gaps, gate openings, and waste. Measure the actual boards because nominal lumber sizes can differ from their finished width.
Does the fence cost calculator include labor and permits?
No. The optional cost estimate covers only the quantities and unit prices you enter for posts, pickets or panels, rails, concrete, and gates. Labor, demolition, delivery, hardware, sales tax, staining, permits, surveys, and utility marking are not included. Get local quotes and confirm property lines before construction.
Can Intellure help a fencing business follow up on estimates?
Yes. This free fence calculator prepares a material estimate, while Intellure's managed AI employee can answer customer questions, handle sales and marketing conversations, follow up on quote requests, and book site visits 24/7 across WhatsApp, Instagram, and your website. Flexible monthly plans are built around each business's budget.

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You counted every post. Intellure catches every prospect.

Fence leads often ask several contractors for a quote, and the first useful reply has the advantage. Intellure gives your business a managed AI employee on a flexible monthly plan built around your budget that answers customers, handles sales and marketing, follows up on estimates, and books site visits 24/7 across WhatsApp, Instagram, and your website.

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