Fence Material Calculator
Calculate posts, rails, pickets, and concrete for a wood privacy or picket fence.
Material list
29 posts, 368 pickets
150 linear feet of 6 ft wood privacy at 6 ft post spacing.
- 4×4 posts
- 29
- Horizontal rails (8 ft)
- 57
- Pickets / boards
- 368
- 80 lb concrete bags
- 58
- Material cost
- $2,643
- Typical installed
- $2,250–$4,500
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fence sections | 25 | 6 ft on center |
| Posts (4×4) | 29 | Includes corners and gate posts |
| Rails (3-rail) | 57 | 8 ft lengths |
| Pickets | 368 | With 5% waste |
| Concrete (80 lb) | 58 | 2 bags/post |
| Gates | 1 | 4 ft wide — buy pre-built |
| Material subtotal | $2,643 | Hardware and fasteners extra |
Call 811 before you dig
Utility lines run through yards at shallow depth. Post holes hit gas and electric lines every year. Call 811 for a free locate — it is required by law in most states.
Posts must be below frost line
This calculator uses 24-inch hole depth. In northern states the frost line is 36 to 48 inches — posts set shallow heave and loosen within one winter. Check your local code.
What this assumes
- Posts are spaced 6 feet on center for wood privacy and picket fences.
- Post holes are 10 inches diameter; depth is 24 inches minimum (below frost line varies by region).
- Concrete estimate uses 80 lb bags at 2 per standard 6 ft post hole.
Important
Call 811 before digging fence post holes. Verify property lines and HOA rules before building. Posts must extend below the local frost line — 36 inches in many northern states.