Complete Fence Lumber & Fastener Hardware Calculator
A complete fence lumber bill includes structural 4x4 posts, horizontal 2x4 stringers, vertical pickets, exterior-grade 3-inch decking screws, and post concrete.
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💡 Practical Example
120 ft perimeter fence with 8 ft post spacing and 5.5" pickets: Sections = 15 | Posts = 16 4x4 posts. Pickets = 251 1x6 pickets | Rails = 45 2x4 rails. Decking Screws = 1,686 screws (~19 lbs of 3" exterior screws).
📖 About Complete Fence Lumber & Fastener Hardware Calculator
A complete fence lumber bill includes structural 4x4 posts, horizontal 2x4 stringers, vertical pickets, exterior-grade 3-inch decking screws, and post concrete.
To use the Complete Fence Lumber & Fastener Hardware Calculator, enter your Total Fence Perimeter Length, Post Spacing Interval, Picket Board Width. The calculator instantly computes 4x4 Wood Posts (8ft), Picket Boards (6ft) and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Total Fence Perimeter Length (e.g. 120 in ft), Post Spacing Interval — choose from 6 Feet Spacing, 8 Feet Spacing, and Picket Board Width — choose from 3.5 Inches (1x4 board), 5.5 Inches (1x6 board). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Fence Sections = Ceil[ Length ÷ Post Spacing ]
Posts = Sections + 1
Pickets = Ceil[ (Length × 12) ÷ (Picket Width + 0.25") ]
Fastener Screws (lbs) = Ceil[ (Pickets × 6 + Rails × 4) ÷ 90 screws/lb ]
Worked Example
120 ft perimeter fence with 8 ft post spacing and 5.5" pickets:
Sections = 15 | Posts = 16 4x4 posts.
Pickets = 251 1x6 pickets | Rails = 45 2x4 rails.
Decking Screws = 1,686 screws (~19 lbs of 3" exterior screws).
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- Rounding errors accumulate across multi-step calculations. For precision-critical work, maintain extra significant figures through all intermediate steps.
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