Wood Fence Calculator
Installing a wood fence? Whether you're enclosing a backyard, securing a property line, or adding curb appeal, knowing exactly how much material you need can save time, reduce waste, and keep your project on budget. Our Wood Fence Calculator gives you fast, accurate estimates for posts, pickets, rails, and concrete — all based on your project’s dimensions.
Benefits of the Wood Fence Calculator
ArcSite’s fence calculator helps contractors eliminate guesswork, reduce material waste, and confidently present quotes backed by accurate calculations. Designed for usability, it lets you tweak key dimensions like post spacing, picket width, and fence height—while instantly updating your materials list.
Planning out materials is a critical step for any fencing job. Estimating too low can stall your project halfway, while overbuying leads to unnecessary costs and clutter. This calculator helps ensure:
- Fewer trips to the lumber yard
- Accurate material costs upfront
- Better crew planning and fewer delays
Why Accurate Fence Material Estimation Matters
Planning out materials is a critical step for any fencing job. Estimating too low can stall your project halfway, while overbuying leads to unnecessary costs and clutter. This calculator helps ensure:
- Fewer trips to the lumber yard
- Accurate material costs upfront
- Better crew planning and fewer delays
Overview
What the Calculator Includes
The calculator is built to help you quickly determine the following material needs:
- Number of Posts
- Number of Fence Sections
- Number of Pickets
- Number of Rails
- Total Concrete Bags Needed
All inputs are fully editable, including:
- Fence Length
- Fence Height
- Post Spacing
- Picket Width & Spacing
- Rails per Section
- Concrete Bags per Post
Included is a helpful visual fence diagram at the bottom to guide your measurements and assumptions.
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How to Get the Free Download
Downloading the Wood Fence Calculator is simple! Request the download below so you can take it with you and save multiple measurements, jobs, and client notes. Start customizing it in Google Sheets or your own spreadsheet tool to generate accurate material estimates today. Also check out our pro Fencing Design Software.
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FAQs
Yes! You can adjust all input fields including spacing, dimensions, and concrete per post. It works with both Excel and Google Sheets.
Absolutely. ArcSite helps fencing contractors create precise layouts, generate instant material takeoffs, and turn drawings into professional proposals with pricing, eSign, and payments.
ArcSite works across iPad, Android tablets, and desktop computers (Windows & Mac), so you can create, edit, and quote from anywhere.
