Chain Link Fence Calculator
Calculate chain link fence materials: fabric, posts, top rail, and hardware.
Enter perimeter, height, and gate details for a complete materials list.
Chain Link Fence Materials
Chain link fence material calculations:
Fabric (mesh): Sold in rolls, typically 50 feet long.
Rolls = Total Fence Length / 50
Posts:
- Line posts: Every 10 feet along the run
- Terminal posts (corner, end, gate): Heavier gauge, at every corner and gate
- Gate posts: 2 per gate opening
Line Posts = (Fence Length / 10) - 1 (minus terminal posts)
Top rail: 21-foot lengths are standard.
Top Rail Pieces = Fence Length / 21
Standard heights: 3 ft, 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft
Hardware per line post: 1 post cap, 1 tension band, 1 rail end Hardware per terminal post: 1 post cap, 3 tension bands, 1 tension bar
Gate sizes: Standard 3 ft, 4 ft walk gates or 10–12 ft drive gates.