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Fence Panel Calculator

Estimate fence panels and posts from total fence length and panel width.

Gates, corners, post type, gravel boards and site levels are not included.

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How it works

Estimate fence panels and posts from fence length and panel width.

Estimating method: Panels = ceil(fence length รท panel width). Posts = panels + 1 for a straight run.

Worked example

18 m of fence using 1.8 m panels needs 10 panels and 11 posts.

Common mistakes
  • Forgetting gates and corners.
  • Ignoring gravel boards and post type.
  • Not checking uneven ground.
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