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Fence Calculator

Estimate fence posts and panels from total length, maximum post spacing and panel width.

Fence Calculator

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Formula and assumptions

Posts = ceil(length ÷ spacing) + 1; panels = ceil(length ÷ panel width).

Assumes one straight run without gates or corners. Terrain, end posts, openings and installation practice change actual quantities.

30 m fence, 2.4 m spacing and 2 m panels: 14 posts and 15 panels.

STEP BY STEP

How to use fence calculator

  1. Check the input units and assumptions.
  2. Review the result and example.

IN PRACTICE

Example

30 m fence, 2.4 m spacing and 2 m panels: 14 posts and 15 panels.

GOOD TO KNOW

Which formula and assumptions are used?

Assumes one straight run without gates or corners. Terrain, end posts, openings and installation practice change actual quantities.

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