Fence Calculator & Material Planner
Posts, bays, pickets, rails and concrete for a straight fence run.
Project estimate
Fence Planner
$1,932–$2,222
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Fence face area
- 576 ft²
- Fence infill length
- 96 ft
- Bays
- 12
- Posts
- 14
- Working time allowance
- 1.93 days
30.8 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Lumber
- $1,445
- Hardware
- $130
- Concrete
- $357
Shopping list
0 / 6 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Lumber
Fence posts
14 posts
$308$22 per posts
Pickets
222 pieces
$777$4 per pieces
Rails (one per bay per row)
36 pieces
$360$10 per pieces
Hardware
Gate hardware kits
1 kits
$40$40 per kits
Fence screws (1000 count)
2 boxes
$90$45 per boxes
Concrete
80 lb concrete
51 bags
$357$7 per bags
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- Straight-run allowance. Gate and corner posts need a layout check; concrete is gross hole volume before post displacement.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, stakes and string line
- Level and marking tools
- Post-hole tools where required
- Drill / driver and manufacturer-specific fasteners
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
How to use the fence planner
Start with length, height, maximum bay width, total gate openings, gate count. The result includes fence face area, fence infill length, bays, posts. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Confirm the boundary, gate openings, corners and any height restrictions.
2. Adjust the estimate
Mark the actual bays and check ground levels before choosing posts and foundations.
3. Prepare your order
Review the panel or basket sizes and order all matching connections and gate accessories.
4. Plan the work
Follow the approved layout and manufacturer instructions; arrange checks for automated gates or retaining structures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the fence planner estimate?+
Posts, bays, pickets, rails and concrete for a straight fence run. The shopping list includes fence posts, pickets, rails (one per bay per row), gate hardware kits, 80 lb concrete, fence screws (1000 count).
Which assumptions should I check?+
Straight-run allowance. Gate and corner posts need a layout check; concrete is gross hole volume before post displacement.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
Save stores the inputs and prices on this browser. Share link includes the configuration in the address so another device can reopen it. Download CSV exports the shopping list, and Print / PDF opens your browser’s print dialog.