How much material for 300 feet of 4-foot fence?
Answer
39 posts, 76 rails, 600 pickets
Post spacing: 8 feet on centerSections: 38Estimated cost: $2,165–$3,983
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How We Calculated This
Posts = ceil(Length / Spacing) + 1, Rails = Sections × 2, Pickets = Length × 2
Posts = ceil(300/8) + 1 = 39. Rails = 38 × 2 = 76. Pickets = 300 × 2 = 600.
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Calculated using verified formulas. Last updated March 2026.