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Materials for a 4-foot picket fence
The initial 100 ft straight-run example estimates 14 posts and 39 rails at 8 ft maximum spacing and three rails per section. Its 219-picket result assumes 5.5 in faces with no gaps; a spaced decorative fence needs a separate layout.
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Example values are filled in. Replace them with your project measurements.
One straight run with no corners. Gate openings are excluded from length; extra gate or corner posts need a layout.
Before you order
- Confirm fence layout, gate/corner posts and picket gaps.
- Size concrete from the actual hole and post dimensions.
Quantities to confirm
Fence purchase sheet
- Fence postsRound up run length / spacing, then add one end post.
- 14posts
- Fence rails3 per section. Confirm rail length and size.
- 39rails
- 5.5 in pickets5.5 in faces, no gaps. Uses actual length including the partial end section.
- 219pickets
- Post concrete allowanceAssumes two 50 lb bags per post. Verify actual hole volume and bag yield.
- 28bags
- Gate hardware allowanceHardware only; extra gate-support posts are not included.
- 1sets
What this estimate assumes
- One straight run, excluding gate openings. Corners, closed loops, picket gaps and extra cut waste are not inferred. Confirm footing design, product sizes and layout before ordering.
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Includes your quantities, assumptions and space to record the supplier, confirmed quantity, quote and delivery. No account required.
How to check this list before buyingMatch the estimate to your fence design
Fence height does not establish post length, hole depth, or rail size. Use those details from your actual design. The calculator's initial no-gap picket model does not represent every decorative 4 ft fence.
Enter run length excluding gate openings. Corners, closed loops, picket gaps, and additional gate-support posts are not inferred. The gate count adds a hardware allowance only. Concrete bags are a rough allowance until hole volume and product yield are checked.
Use the purchase PDF to record the selected lumber sizes, finish, and any layout quantities that still need confirmation.