Posts and sections
Enter total fence length and post spacing.
ft
ft
m
m
Posts
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Sections
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Post mix bags
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sections = length ÷ spacing, rounded up; posts = sections + 1
Posts
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Sections
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Post mix bags
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sections = length ÷ spacing, rounded up; posts = sections + 1
Estimate only. Assumes 2 bags of post mix per post. Confirm the final quantity with your supplier before ordering.
How the fence estimate works
Divide the fence length by your post spacing to get the number of sections, then add one post to close the run. Wood fences are usually spaced 6 to 8 feet, about 1.8 to 2.4 metres. Each post is typically set with about two bags of fast setting post mix, though deeper or wider holes need more. Gates and corners change the count, so adjust for your layout.
Setting posts? A post hole digger or auger saves hours over a shovel on a long run.
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Common questions
How many posts for a 100 foot fence at 8 foot spacing?
100 divided by 8 is 12.5, rounded up to 13 sections, so 14 posts including the closing post.
How many bags of concrete per fence post?
About two bags of fast setting post mix per post is typical for a standard hole. Larger or deeper holes need more.
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