Plan your fence project with accurate material estimates.
Posts are typically spaced 6–8 feet apart.
Picket width determines how many pickets fit per section.
This tool is most valuable when estimating materials for a full project scope. Run the calculation for each area or surface separately, then total the results to produce a complete materials list with a built-in waste allowance.
The most costly mistake is ordering the precise calculated quantity with no waste allowance. Cuts, breaks, and fitting invariably consume 5–15% of materials beyond the theoretical coverage area. Always add a buffer before placing an order.
A DIY enthusiast painting three rooms of different dimensions uses the calculator to determine total paint volume needed, taking into account two coats and standard wall coverage rates. The result is a single number to take to the paint shop — no guesswork about whether one 5-litre tin will suffice.
With 8-foot spacing: 200/8 + 1 = 26 posts.
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