How to Guide

Panels - To calculate the number of fence panels needed, divide the lineal feet by the panel width (6ft. or 8ft.)
Posts - Add 1 post per panel plus 1 to end a fence run and 1 for each gate.
Gates - As required. (Typically 1 or 2 per project).
Postcaps - 1 per post.
STRUCTURE
GATE
End of
fence run
GATE
POST
FENCE
This example uses 8 ft. panels
48 FT.
8 FT.
4 FT.
16 FT.
24 FT. 24 FT.
Example
Fill in the boxes below to calculate the number of fence panels and posts that are needed for the project.
This guide is for estimation purposes only. Every project is unique and may require additional materials depending on the scope of the project.
Please plan accordingly.
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1. Find the total number of lineal feet:
(subtract footage for gates)
Example: 48 + 24 + 24 + 16 + 8 = 120 ft.
2. Calculate # of fence panels needed:
Lineal feet / panel width (feet) =
# of Panels
Example: 120 / 8 = 15 Fence Panels
3. Calculate # of posts needed:
1 per panel + 1 to end a fence run +
1 per gate = # of posts needed
Example: 15 + 1 + 1 = 17 Posts
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=
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Total lineal ft. of
project (minus gates)
Width of panel
(in feet)
# of
Panels
# of
Posts
# of
panels
# of
gates
+ +
Enter # of panels from
previous calculation
You will need 1 additional
post per gate
Panels are typically 6 or 8 feet
When in doubt, it is recommended to round up
To end a
fence run
Typically you will need 1 post
to end a fence run
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