100 ft · 8 ft panel · 10%
Input
Side yardOutput
14 panels110 ÷ 8 = 13.75 → 14 panels.
Fence materials are **panels = ceil(linear ft with waste ÷ panel width)** and **posts = ceil(linear ft ÷ post spacing) + 1**.
**Formula:**
Linear ft = Fence length × (1 + waste% / 100)
Panels = ceil(Linear ft ÷ Panel width)
Posts = ceil(Linear ft ÷ Post spacing) + 1
**Example — 100 ft run, 8 ft panels, 10% waste:**
110 linear ft → **14 panels**, **15 posts**
Linear feet with waste divided by panel width; posts from spacing plus end post.
Formula
panels = ceil(linear_ft × (1+waste%) / panel_width); posts = ceil(linear_ft / spacing) + 1Tap 100 ft run, 50×30 backyard perimeter, or enter length on the main form.
8 ft is standard wood or vinyl privacy panels — 6 ft for picket.
Usually matches panel width — one post per panel plus end post.
10% for straight runs; 15% for corners, gates, and cuts.
Results show panel count, post count, and linear feet with waste.
Input
Side yardOutput
14 panels110 ÷ 8 = 13.75 → 14 panels.
Input
50×30 yardOutput
22 panels176 ÷ 8 = 22 panels.
Input
Property lineOutput
28 panels220 ÷ 8 = 27.5 → 28 panels.
Input
GardenOutput
8 panels44 ÷ 6 = 7.33 → 8 panels.
Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.
110 linear ft with 10% waste, 8 ft panels = 14 panels, 15 posts.
160 ft perimeter — 20 panels at 8 ft with 10% waste.
6 ft picket panels — smaller sections, tighter spacing.
Step-by-step chains that connect related tools for common tasks.
| Run length | Panels |
|---|---|
| 50 ft | 7 |
| 100 ft | 14 |
| 150 ft | 21 |
| 200 ft | 28 |
| Layout | Waste % |
|---|---|
| Straight run | 10% |
| Corners + gate | 15% |
| Sloped yard | 15–20% |
Posts = sections + 1 — always add a post at the run end.
Corners and gate posts need **10% minimum** extra linear ft.
Check local code for fence height and setback before digging.
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With 8 ft panels and 10% waste (110 linear ft): 14 panels and 15 posts.
Posts = ceil(linear ft ÷ post spacing) + 1. Example: 110 ÷ 8 = 13.75 → 14 sections + 1 = 15 posts.
8 ft for wood and vinyl privacy fence; 6 ft for picket sections.
10% for straight runs; 15% when you have corners, a gate, or grade changes.
Perimeter adds both sides of a rectangle (2×length + 2×width). Run length is one straight side.
Use Concrete Calculator for cubic feet or bags per post hole.
Gravel base aids drainage — use Gravel Calculator for base volume separately.
Same math — enter panel width from your supplier (usually 8 ft).
Subtract gate width from run length or add 15% waste preset for extra posts and cuts.
Partial panels are not sold — always round up to whole sections.
Fence dimensions stay on your device — no upload to EverydayTools servers.
Estimates only — verify setbacks, height limits, and HOA rules before building.
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Reviewed on 2026-06-27.
Privacy fence sections
Pre-built sections are often 6 ft or 8 ft
Typically matches panel width — one post per panel end