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Fence Post Spacing Calculator

Calculate the number of fence posts needed and spacing for a given fence length

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Applications

Perfect for planning residential and commercial fence installations. Helps contractors and DIY homeowners estimate materials for wood, vinyl, or metal fencing projects.

Post Spacing Formula

Number of posts = floor((Total Length - 2 × Post Width) / (Spacing + Post Width)) + 1. Center-to-center spacing accounts for post width to ensure even distribution along the fence line.

Fun Fact: The earliest fences were made of stone and date back over 10,000 years. Modern chain-link fencing was invented in 1844 in the UK!

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