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How much material for 50 feet of 6-foot fence?

Answer
8 posts, 14 rails, 100 pickets
Post spacing: 8 feet on centerSections: 7Estimated cost: $390–$712

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How We Calculated This

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

Posts = ceil(50/8) + 1 = 8. Rails = 7 × 2 = 14. Pickets = 50 × 2 = 100.

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