How much fence material do I need?
For a wood privacy fence with pickets side by side. Get posts, rails, pickets, and concrete.
Pickets
230 pickets
Estimated material cost
Pickets
230 x $$3.00 per picket
$690
Posts
14 x $$15.00 per post
$210
Rails
39 x $$6.00 per rail
$234
Post concrete
28 x $$7.00 per 50 lb bag
$196
Typical store prices before tax and delivery. Change any price to match your store.
How to measure
Walk the fence line and measure its total length. Mark where gates and corners will go, since each one needs its own post.
Tips from the field
- Based on 5.5 inch wide pickets with 5% extra. Add posts for every gate and corner.
- Set posts about a third of their length in the ground. Deeper in soft or wet soil.
What you'll need
Common questions
How far apart should fence posts be?
Six to eight feet. Eight feet is common for wood privacy fences. Six feet is stronger in high winds.
How deep should fence posts be set?
About a third of the post length in the ground, and at least 2 feet. Go deeper in soft or wet soil.
How many rails does a privacy fence need?
Two rails for 4 foot fences and three rails for 6 and 8 foot fences.
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