How much material for 175 feet of 6-foot fence?
Answer
23 posts, 44 rails, 350 pickets
Post spacing: 8 feet on centerSections: 22Estimated cost: $1,265–$2,327
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How We Calculated This
Posts = ceil(Length / Spacing) + 1, Rails = Sections × 2, Pickets = Length × 2
Posts = ceil(175/8) + 1 = 23. Rails = 22 × 2 = 44. Pickets = 175 × 2 = 350.
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Calculated using verified formulas. Last updated March 2026.