PlanDIYBuild fence center

Fence Calculators, Charts & Material Guides

Plan a wood fence from layout through shopping. Start with the full Fence Calculator, then use the specialized tools and reference charts for posts, spacing, pickets and concrete.

Flagship tool

Plan the whole fence

The main Fence Calculator combines equalized post spacing, gates, corners, pickets, rails, concrete, fasteners, a visual layout, shopping list and material-cost estimate.

Complete fence takeoff

Fence Calculator

Enter your fence dimensions once. PlanDIYBuild turns them into the quantities, layout and shopping information you need to plan the project.

Calculate My Fence
Posts & baysPickets & railsConcreteMaterial cost
1guided project input
15+planning outputs
Quick answers

Fence reference guides

Use these when you want an immediate chart or rule-of-thumb answer, then jump into the calculator for exact project dimensions.

Recommended workflow

From fence line to shopping list

Measure the total fence run first, then identify gates and direction changes. Use the main Fence Calculator for the complete takeoff. If you only need one answer—such as post spacing, picket quantity or concrete bags—use the specialized tool instead. Verify structural details, post depth, spacing and local requirements before purchasing or building.

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