Calculate posts, rails, pickets, and concrete for any fence project. Works for wood, chain link, and vinyl fencing.
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Download Contractor Bid Forms →Standard spacing is 6-8 feet on center. 6 ft is more common for wood privacy fences; 8 ft for chain link. Closer spacing (4 ft) for windy areas or heavy gates.
Two 60-lb bags per post is the rule of thumb for standard 6-ft panels in average soil. Add a third bag for soft/sandy soil or taller fences.