Wood Fence Calculator

Wood fences (picket, board-on-board, shadowbox) need posts, rails, and face boards/pickets. Enter length and height in the main calculator to estimate counts.

Typical layout

Posts are often 6-8 ft on center. A 6 ft privacy panel may use 2-3 rails and many pickets. Add extras for gates, corners, and waste from warped boards.

Related tools

For budget planning see the fence cost calculator. For post-only counts try the fence post calculator.