Method

The calculator follows the chainlink_fence family BOM: gate openings are subtracted from mesh footage, fabric is rounded into 50 ft rolls, posts are estimated on 10 ft spacing, and fittings are counted from terminal, corner, and gate conditions.

Scope

What this calculator covers

It does cover

Mesh, line posts, terminal posts, top rail, loop caps, post caps, rail end cups, brace bands, tension bars, tension bands, tie wire packs, carriage bolts, gates, and gate hardware.

It does not cover

Concrete, excavation, bottom tension wire, privacy slats, slopes, individually measured segments, cantilever gates, or special hardware.

Proper use

Use the total fence length including gate openings. For segmented layouts, review post counts manually before ordering.