Total Fence Cost
$1010
Posts
14
Panels
13
Length
100.0 ft
14
13
1
$1010
Number of posts = (fence length / post spacing) + 1. For a 100-foot fence with 8-foot spacing: 100/8 + 1 = 14 posts. Always round up and add extra posts for corners and gates.
Number of panels = fence length / panel width. For a 100-foot fence with 8-foot panels: 100/8 = 13 panels. Round up to ensure full coverage.
Standard fence post spacing is 6-8 feet apart. For wood privacy fences, 8 feet is common. For chain link, 10 feet is typical. For vinyl, follow manufacturer recommendations (usually 6-8 feet).
Fence costs vary by material: Wood ($12-27/ft), Vinyl ($20-40/ft), Chain link ($8-18/ft), Aluminum ($25-40/ft). Labor adds $5-15 per foot. Total installed cost ranges from $15-55+ per linear foot.
Inputs
Result
Posts = ceil(100/8) + 1 = 13 + 1 = 14. Panels = ceil(100/8) = 13. Cost = (14 × $15) + (13 × $50) + (1 × $150) = $210 + $650 + $150 = $1,010.
Inputs
Result
Posts = ceil(200/6) + 1 = 34 + 1 = 35. Panels = ceil(200/6) = 34. Cost = (35 × $20) + (34 × $65) + (2 × $200) = $700 + $2,210 + $400 = $3,310.
Posts = ceil(Fence Length / Post Spacing) + 1Calculates total number of fence posts based on spacing interval.
Where:
Fence Length= Total fence length in feetPost Spacing= Distance between posts in feet (typically 8 ft)Panels = ceil(Fence Length / Panel Width)Number of fence panels to fill the total length.
Where:
Panel Width= Width of each fence panel in feet (typically 8 ft)Total Cost = (Posts × Post Cost) + (Panels × Panel Cost) + (Gates × Gate Cost)Sum of all material costs for posts, panels, and gates.
Where:
Post Cost= Cost per fence postPanel Cost= Cost per fence panelGate Cost= Cost per gateFence planning requires calculating posts, panels, and gates. Posts are placed at regular intervals with panels between them.
Always order 10% extra materials for cuts, waste, and mistakes. Consider corner posts and gate posts in your calculations.
Labor costs typically equal or exceed material costs. Get multiple quotes for professional installation.
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Last Updated: Feb 12, 2026
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