Free tool
Fence Calculator
Turn a fence length into a materials list - posts, rails, pickets, and concrete - before you price a privacy fence.
Posts20
Rails57
Pickets (privacy, no gap)~328
Concrete bags (1 per post)~20
Good to know
- 8 ft post spacing is standard for wood privacy fence; 6 ft holds up better in wind.
- 6 ft tall fences generally use 3 rails; 4 ft fences use 2.
- Call 811 before digging post holes - it's free and required.
Want the full picture, not just materials?
Describe the project and get a contractor-style planning estimate - scope, labor, materials, and a realistic range - free.
Planning estimates based on standard rules of thumb. Actual material needs vary with site conditions, product dimensions, and installation method - confirm quantities with your contractor or supplier before ordering.