Calculate Number of Boards Required to Build a Fence
Entry Form
How To Use This Fence Calculator.
Enter length of fence in feet, height in inches, width of board in inches. Note this is the bare minimum required, add a
couple boards to cover for waste.
If the fence is a good neibour fence with two sides, double the amount of boards.
Spacing
1/16 inch = .0625
1/8 inch = .129
1/4 inch = .25
1/2 inch = .50
3/4 inch = .75
7/8 inch = .875
1 inch = 1
Tip
A 6 inch board at the lumber yard is not full 6 inches,
so measure for precise calculation.