Skip to main content

How much fencing for a quarter acre yard with 8-foot fence?

Answer
36 posts, 70 rails, 560 pickets
Perimeter: ~280 linear feetPost spacing: 8 feet on centerEstimated cost: $2,010–$3,700

Need a custom calculation?

Open the full calculator with custom inputs

Calculate

How We Calculated This

Posts = ceil(Length / Spacing) + 1

Perimeter = 280ft. Posts = ceil(280/8) + 1 = 36. Rails = 35 × 2 = 70.

Related Calculations

How much material for 50 feet of 4-foot fence?8 posts, 14 rails, 100 picketsHow much material for 50 feet of 5-foot fence?8 posts, 14 rails, 100 picketsHow much material for 50 feet of 6-foot fence?8 posts, 14 rails, 100 picketsHow much material for 50 feet of 8-foot fence?8 posts, 14 rails, 100 picketsHow much material for 75 feet of 4-foot fence?11 posts, 20 rails, 150 pickets

Calculated using verified formulas. Last updated March 2026.