A fence calculator is a tool designed to estimate the quantity of fence posts, rails, pickets (also known as fence boards or slats), and hardware required for constructing a fence. To use this calculator, you need to input the length of the fence you plan to build, the number of rails you want to include, and the dimensions of each picket. Based on these inputs, the fence calculator will provide you with an estimate of the materials needed for your fence project.
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The formula to calculate the number of posts is:
\[ \text{Number of Posts} = \frac{\text{Fence Length (ft)}}{8} + 1 \]
The formula to calculate the total number of rails is:
\[ \text{Total Number of Rails} = (\text{Number of Posts} - 1) \times \text{Number of Rails} \]
The formula to calculate the number of pickets is:
\[ \text{Number of Pickets} = \frac{\text{Fence Length (ft)} \times 12}{\text{Picket Width (in)} + \text{Picket Gap (in)}} \]
The formula to calculate the amount of cement bags is:
\[ \text{Cement Bags} = \begin{cases} 3 & \text{if } \text{Fence Length} < 9 \\ 4 & \text{if } 9 \leq \text{Fence Length} < 19 \\ 5 & \text{if } 19 \leq \text{Fence Length} < 29 \\ \lceil \frac{\text{Fence Length}}{10} \rceil + 2 & \text{if } \text{Fence Length} \geq 29 \end{cases} \]
The formula to calculate the amount of 1-1/2" screws/nails is:
\[ \text{1-1/2" Screws/Nails (lbs)} = \lceil \frac{\text{Fence Length}}{20} \rceil \]
The formula to calculate the amount of 3-1/2" screws/nails is:
\[ \text{3-1/2" Screws/Nails (lbs)} = \lceil \frac{\text{Fence Length}}{30} \rceil \]
| Fence Material | Cost per Linear Foot |
|---|---|
| Glass | $60 to $100+ |
| Composite | $20.00 to $32.50 |
| Aluminum, Steel, Iron | $18.25 to $25.75 |
| Vinyl | $13.25 to $17.00 |
| Wood Panel | $7.00 to $22.75 |
| Stick-built Wood | $6.85 to $12.25 |
| Wood Picket | $5.75 to $8.50 |
| Bamboo | $3.15 to $5.75 |
| Chain Link | $1.50 to $10.25 |
| Wire | Less than $1.00 to $3.50 |
| Fence Material | Average Fence Repair | Fence Post Replacement | Fence Gate Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Fence | $375 | $45 - $75 per post | $225 - $375 |
| Vinyl Fence | $440 | $60 - $110 per post | $260 - $525 |
| Composite Fence | $485 | $60 - $110 per post | $285 - $600 |
| Chain Link Fence | $315 | $50 - $100 per post | $110 - $195 |
| Metal Fence | $550 | $125 - $200 per post | $300 - $650 |
| Glass Fence | $865 | $125 - $200 per post | $650 - $900 |
| Bamboo Fence | $215 | $45 - $75 per post | $225 - $375 |
| Wire Fence | $190 | $30 - $60 per post | $140 - $250 |
| Invisible Fence | $175 | N/A | N/A |
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