How far apart should fence posts be?

Fence post spacing varies by fence type: Wood privacy 6-8 feet, chain link 10 feet, vinyl 6-8 feet, split rail 8-10 feet, barbed wire 12 feet. Check local building codes for requirements.

How many fence posts do I need for 100 feet?

For 100 feet of fence with 8 ft post spacing, you need 14 posts (100÷8=12.5, rounded up to 13 sections, plus 1 end post = 14 total). For 10 ft spacing, you need 11 posts.

How do I measure my fence line distance?

Use a measuring tape for short distances, or use LandLens app to measure fence lines with GPS by walking your property boundary. GPS is ideal for longer fence lines and irregular boundaries.

Free Fence Material Calculator — Posts, Rails & Cost | LandLens

Calculate fence materials and costs for wood privacy, chain link, vinyl, and field wire fences. Free calculator with post spacing presets and instant estimates.

Calculate Fence Materials

Get precise material quantities for your fence project

1Fence Line Distance

2Fence Type

Preset

6-8 ft posts, 2-3 rails per section

3Post Spacing (ft)

Typical: 6-12 feet

Materials Needed

Posts

Including ends

Rails

0 sections

Length

Linear feet

For 100.00 feet of wood privacy fence, you'll need 0 posts spaced 8 ft apart.

Installation Tips

•Add 10% extra materials for waste and errors
•Corner and end posts typically need concrete footings
•Check local building codes for height and setback requirements
•Consider gates—typically 3-4 ft walk-through or 10-12 ft drive-through
•Measure your fence line with LandLens for accurate distance

Typical Post Spacing by Fence Type

Wood Privacy Fence

Standard spacing

feet

Chain Link Fence

Standard spacing

feet

Vinyl Fence

Standard spacing

feet

Split Rail Fence

Standard spacing

feet

Barbed Wire Fence

Standard spacing

feet

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