Fence post spacing calculator

Work out how many posts a straight fence run needs and how far apart to place them.

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Quick guide

Try an example

You enter

Fence run length (m)
10
Maximum post spacing (m)
3

You get

Posts including both ends
5
Even spacing (m)
2.5
How it works and limits

The estimate includes one post at each end and spreads the other posts evenly. Calculate each run separately if you have corners or gates.