Calculate all materials needed for a wood privacy fence. This calculator provides accurate counts for fence boards, posts, rails, concrete, screws, and optional cap boards. Choose between standard side-by-side or board-on-board styles.
Enter Your Measurements
Results
Fence Boards
219
boards
Posts
14
posts
Rails
39
rails
Concrete (80 lb bags)
28
bags
Screw Boxes (100 ct)
14
boxes
Post Length Needed
8.0
ft
Formula
How to Use This Calculator
How to Use
- 1
Enter the total linear feet of privacy fence needed.
- 2
Select the fence height (6 feet is standard for privacy).
- 3
Enter post spacing (8 feet is standard).
- 4
Enter the board width (5.5 inches for 1x6 boards).
- 5
For board-on-board style, enter the overlap amount. Use 0 for side-by-side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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About This Calculator
This calculator uses the formula: Boards = (Fence Length × 12) ÷ (Board Width - Overlap) | Posts = (Length ÷ Spacing) + 1 | Rails = Sections × Rails per Section. All calculations follow industry-standard methods. Results are estimates — always verify with a licensed professional for structural or code-compliant work.
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