Fencing3 min read2026-04-13

How to Use a Wood Privacy Fence Calculator (Video Tutorial)

Step-by-step video tutorial showing how to estimate materials for a wood privacy fence. Learn which inputs to enter and how to read your results for posts, pickets, rails, and concrete.

What You'll Learn in This Tutorial

  • Which inputs to enter: linear footage, fence height, number of corners, and gate sizes
  • How the calculator determines post count, rail count, and picket count
  • How many bags of concrete you need per post
  • How to read and use your final material list

Ready to Run Your Numbers?

Enter your fence dimensions and get your full material list in seconds — posts, pickets, rails, and concrete included.

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