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Fencing

Fence Picket Calculator

Estimate pickets for a straight DIY fence run from fence length, actual picket width, spacing gap, and waste factor. Plan posts, rails, gates, and hardware separately.

Written by Arthur Weng Reviewed Sources

Plumbing wood fence pickets with a level against a string line
Fencing

Calculator inputs

Enter your own local prices or fees only if you want a cost estimate.

Calculated in your browser.Project dimensions stay on this device. Review the assumptions below before buying material.

Fence Picket Calculator Results

Results update in your browser as you edit inputs. Use the shopping-list button for a printable project summary.

Enter project dimensions to calculate material quantity.

Detailed guide

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Read the Fence Picket Calculator guide