Fence Calculator

Estimate the installed cost of a fence by material from its linear feet and height. Also see posts, panels/pickets, rails, and concrete bags needed. 2026 material price ranges are built in.

📅 Updated: 2026-08-15 ✍️ Author: RenoFig Research Team 📊 Data: 2026 installed prices (HomeAdvisor/Angi, HomeGuide) ✅ Free & No Sign-Up

Calculator Inputs

Taller fences shift cost toward the high end of each range.
6 ft panels typical; 0.5 ft for individual pickets.
8 ft is the residential standard.
50 lb post-mix bags; 2 standard, 3 for tall/gate posts.

Results

Fence Area—
Installed Cost (low)—
Installed Cost (mid)—
Installed Cost (high)—
Posts / Panels / Concrete—

* Estimate only. Gates, corners, grade changes, and local labor rates alter totals. Prices are 2026 national installed ranges, not a quote.

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Formula & How It Works
StepFormula
Fence areaLength × Height
Cost (low)Length × Material low $/lf
Cost (mid)Length × Material mid $/lf
Cost (high)Length × Material high $/lf
Posts / panels / concreteSame material list as before (8 ft spacing, 2 bags/post)

2026 installed price ranges per linear foot (HomeAdvisor/Angi and HomeGuide national data, retrieved 2026-08-15): wood ~$20–$45, vinyl ~$25–$40, chain-link ~$12–$25, aluminum ~$30–$55. Mid = average of low and high. Standard build assumptions: 8 ft post spacing, 2 bags (50 lb) post-mix concrete per 4x4 post in a 12-in hole.

Frequently Asked Questions

Installed 2026 price ranges per linear foot: wood (pressure-treated pine) ~$20–$45/lf, vinyl ~$25–$40/lf, chain-link ~$12–$25/lf, aluminum ~$30–$55/lf. Taller fences and gates shift cost toward the high end. These ranges reflect national contractor cost guides (HomeAdvisor/Angi, HomeGuide) retrieved 2026-08-15.
8 feet is the standard residential post spacing for most wood and vinyl fences (it balances material cost and stiffness). Use 6 ft spacing for heavier or taller fences and 10–12 ft for some steel/chain-link runs.
A typical 4x4 post in a 12-inch diameter, 2–3 ft deep hole takes about 2 bags of 50 lb post-mix concrete. We use 2 bags per post; bump to 3 for tall or gate posts.

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Data sources & retrieved: 2026-08-15 — 2026 installed fence price ranges per linear foot from national contractor cost guides (HomeAdvisor/Angi "Fence Installation Cost", HomeGuide "Cost to Install a Fence"): wood ~$20–$45/lf, vinyl ~$25–$40/lf, chain-link ~$12–$25/lf, aluminum ~$30–$55/lf. Build assumptions: 8 ft post spacing; ~2 bags (50 lb) post-mix concrete per 4x4 post in a 12-in diameter hole.

Disclaimer: This tool is for educational estimation only. Gates, corners, grade changes, and local labor rates alter totals. It does not constitute a quote or professional advice.