Explore ten precision tools and seven in-depth guides for measuring, budgeting, building, finishing, and removing any fence. Feet or meters, instant results, plain-English explanations.
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All 9 fence calculators
Pick the tool that matches where you are in the project. Most people use two or three in sequence − measure, then cost, then build, then finish.
Fence Area Calculator
Square footage, posts, rails, pickets, concrete, and paint for any fence type − from one run or multiple segments.
Open calculator EstimateFence Cost Calculator
Total installation cost by fence type, height, gates, material grade, and DIY vs professional install.
Open calculator BuildPost Hole Concrete Calculator
Cubic feet, cubic yards, and exact 40/50/60/80 lb bags for any hole diameter, depth, and post count.
Open calculator MeasureFence Post Spacing Calculator
Recommended on-center distance, exact post count, embedment depth, and concrete bags by fence type and wind exposure.
Open calculator FinishFence Paint & Stain Calculator
Gallons for paint, stain, or sealer − one or both sides, one to three coats, adjusted for smooth, weathered, or rough-sawn wood.
Open calculator BuildFence Board & Picket Calculator
Exact board count for butted, spaced, board-on-board, and shadowbox fences − plus posts, rails, and fasteners.
Open calculator BuildChain Link Fence Calculator
Fabric rolls, terminal and line posts, top rail, tension bars, brace bands, post caps, tie wires, and concrete.
Open calculator RemoveFence Removal Cost Calculator
Tear-out labor, concrete breaking, haul-away, disposal, and total cost by fence type and site access.
Open calculator EstimateFence Gate Cost Calculator
Walk, drive, and automatic gate prices with material, hardware grade, new posts, concrete, opener, and labor.
Open calculatorWhich calculator do I need?
Fence projects move through five stages: measure, estimate, build, finish, and remove. Each calculator belongs to one stage − start with the one that matches where you are right now.
1Measure − how big is the fence?
- Fence Area Calculator − total square footage for the run and each section
- Fence Post Spacing Calculator − recommended on-center distance and exact post count
2Estimate − what will it cost?
- Fence Cost Calculator − materials and labor by type, height, and install mode
- Fence Gate Cost Calculator − walk, drive, and automatic gate prices
3Build − what materials do I need?
- Fence Board & Picket Calculator − exact board count for any style
- Post Hole Concrete Calculator − bags per hole and total volume
- Chain Link Fence Calculator − fabric rolls, terminals, rails, and fittings
4Finish − how much paint or stain?
- Fence Paint & Stain Calculator − gallons for one or both sides, one to three coats
5Remove − what if I want it gone?
- Fence Removal Cost Calculator − labor, concrete breaking, and haul-away
Fence guides & how-tos
Seven in-depth articles that answer the questions behind the calculators − material comparisons, cost breakdowns, and step-by-step how-tos for every stage of the project.
Wood vs Vinyl vs Chain Link Fence Cost
Which material actually costs less over 20 years, once maintenance and replacement are included.
BudgetHow Much Does a 100 ft Fence Cost?
Material-by-material breakdown of what a standard 100 ft fence costs installed, with regional multipliers.
How-toHow Far Apart Should Fence Posts Be?
The 6–8 ft rule, when to go tighter, and the post-count formula that gets the layout right.
How-toHow Much Concrete Per Fence Post?
Exact bag counts for every post size and hole depth, plus the formula behind the numbers.
ComparisonPaint or Stain a Fence?
Which finish lasts longer, which costs less over 10 years, and why the difference is in the prep.
GuideDo You Need a Fence Permit?
State-by-state rules, height limits, permit fees, and how to check your own city's requirements.
BudgetFence Removal Cost: DIY vs Pro
What removal actually costs, why concrete footings double the price, and when DIY is worth it.
About these calculators
Every calculator on this hub is built to answer one specific fence question and then hand you the number you need for the next step. They share the same design, the same unit flexibility (feet or meters), and the same planning-level accuracy − no sign-up, no email, no ads inside the tool.
The formulas follow standard industry practice: board counts use the pitch method, post spacing uses the ⌈run ÷ spacing⌉ + 1 rule with wind and slope adjustments, concrete uses cylinder volume minus post volume, and paint uses published coverage rates adjusted for surface texture. Where manufacturer guidance and general practice differ, the calculator follows the manufacturer.
None of these tools is a substitute for a local code review, a site-specific engineered design, or a licensed contractor's on-site assessment. They are estimating tools − the kind a professional would use at the desk before walking the property. If a number you get from a calculator and a number from your contractor disagree, ask the contractor why. Usually there is a good reason (soil, slope, code, or stock availability) that no calculator can see.