Privacy Fence Calculator

Calculate the materials needed for a wood privacy fence including pickets, rails, and posts.

Fence Specifications

Fence Length (ft) (ft)

Picket Width (in) (in)

Picket Spacing (in) (in)

Rails per Panel

Post Spacing (ft)

Material List

Building a Fence?

Enter the dimensions to get a complete material count for your privacy fence.

Overview

This calculator helps you plan a standard wood privacy fence. It estimates the number of vertical pickets, horizontal rails (2x4s), and posts (4x4s) required based on your total fence line length.

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Pro Tips

Standard post spacing is usually 8 feet on center.
Use 3 rails for fences 6 feet or taller to prevent warping.
Always buy 5-10% extra material to account for bad cuts or warped lumber.

Fun Facts

"Most privacy fences use 6-inch wide pickets (actually 5.5 inches) with minimal spacing."
"Pressure-treated pine and cedar are the most common woods used for privacy fences due to rot resistance."
"Posts serve as the anchor for your fence and should be set at least 1/3 of their length into the ground."

Formula: Pickets = Length / (Width + Spacing) | Posts = Length / 8 + 1

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