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How much material for 125 feet of 4-foot fence?

Answer
17 posts, 32 rails, 250 pickets
Post spacing: 8 feet on centerSections: 16Estimated cost: $915–$1,681

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How We Calculated This

Posts = ceil(Length / Spacing) + 1, Rails = Sections × 2, Pickets = Length × 2

Posts = ceil(125/8) + 1 = 17. Rails = 16 × 2 = 32. Pickets = 125 × 2 = 250.

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