Overview
This calculator is designed for panel fencing. Enter the fence length, panel width, gate width, wicket width and waste percentage to get a practical materials estimate. The tool subtracts openings from the total length, calculates the number of panels needed, and estimates posts based on the panel layout.
Use cases
- Planning a panel fence for a house or garden.
- Estimating materials before ordering panels and posts.
- Checking how many fence panels are needed after subtracting a gate and wicket.
- Adding a safety margin for waste and installation adjustments.
How it works
- 1
Enter the total fence length in meters.
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Add the panel width, gate width and wicket width.
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Set the waste percentage to account for cuts and installation reserve.
- 4
The calculator determines the fillable fence length.
- 5
It then estimates the number of panels and posts required.
Examples
How many fence panels do I need?
Input: For 24 m fence length, 2.5 m panel width, 4 m gate, 1 m wicket and 5% waste.
Output: The calculator estimates the number of panels, posts and usable infill length.
A quick planning example for a standard panel fence.
Fence length with openings
Input: Use the tool to subtract gate and wicket widths from the total fence line.
Output: You get the remaining length available for fence panels.
Useful when the fence includes several entrances.
FAQ
What does the fence calculator calculate?
It estimates the number of fence panels, posts and the total fillable length for a panel fence.
Can I include a gate and wicket?
Yes. Enter their widths and the calculator subtracts them from the total fence length.
Why add waste percentage?
Waste covers cuts, adjustments and a small installation reserve, so your material estimate is more realistic.
Is this calculator only for panel fencing?
It is optimized for panel fences, but the same logic is useful for other straight fence layouts.