How much material for 200 feet of 8-foot fence?
Answer
26 posts, 50 rails, 400 pickets
Post spacing: 8 feet on centerSections: 25Estimated cost: $1,440–$2,650
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How We Calculated This
Posts = ceil(Length / Spacing) + 1, Rails = Sections × 2, Pickets = Length × 2
Posts = ceil(200/8) + 1 = 26. Rails = 25 × 2 = 50. Pickets = 200 × 2 = 400.
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Calculated using verified formulas. Last updated March 2026.