Fence Post Spacing Calculator

Always fence to the needs of your livestock pets gardens orchards bee hives environment and soil conditions.

Fence post spacing calculator. Select adjust one end to keep all spacings as entered and adjust the last space to suit. Number of posts fence length post spacing 1 round the result up number of sections number of posts 1. You can space posts closer together if desired but try to use a space that will result in minimum waste of lumber.

The reason is that most dimensional lumber is available in 8 or 16 lengths. Posts are generally set 8 feet apart from each other. Fence calculator posts panels and palings spacing and fit panels between posts calculate fence post panel and paling spacings with post placement options.

Top 4 fence buying tips. Fence installation guides. To calculate pickets decide the width and spacing of your pickets.

If last space is small or you want each end space to be equal select adjust both ends to divide the 2 end spaces evenly. Number of posts fence length 8. Post spacing for fence installation.

If the last panel is too short or long or to even up both ends select cut both end panels. Also spacing of more than 8 will likely result in sagging of the rails. Calculator serves as an estimate only.

Select cut last panel to keep all panels at entered width and adjust last panel to fit. Follow local building codes max spacings options with equal gaps. If you want to know how we calculate the amount of fencing materials you need here is a list of the equations we used.