Construction & Materials
Fence Picket Calculator
Use the fence picket calculator to estimate vertical boards before adding posts, rails, gates, and hardware.
Pickets
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- Covered length
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- Raw pickets
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What the fence picket calculator solves
Use the fence picket calculator to estimate vertical boards before adding posts, rails, gates, and hardware.
Formula
How to use it
- Enter total fence length.
- Subtract gate and opening length.
- Enter picket width, gap, and extra waste.
How to read the answer
This estimates pickets only. Rails, posts, concrete, caps, and hardware are separate.
Common mistakes and edge cases
- Use actual picket width, not nominal board width.
- Corner layout and gate framing can change count.
- Check local fence rules before building.
Worked examples
Backyard run
Pickets
172
No-gap privacy fence
Pickets
137
Frequently asked questions
Does this include fence posts?+
No. This page estimates pickets only.
What if I overlap pickets?+
Use the exposed coverage per picket as the picket width and set gap to zero.
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Last updated: May 15, 2026