How much material for 500 feet of 6-foot fence?
Answer
64 posts, 126 rails, 1000 pickets
Post spacing: 8 feet on centerSections: 63Estimated cost: $3,590–$6,608
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How We Calculated This
Posts = ceil(Length / Spacing) + 1, Rails = Sections × 2, Pickets = Length × 2
Posts = ceil(500/8) + 1 = 64. Rails = 63 × 2 = 126. Pickets = 500 × 2 = 1000.
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Calculated using verified formulas. Last updated March 2026.