Vinyl Fence Calculator
Find how many vinyl fence panels, line, corner and end posts and post caps a run of fence needs.
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Enter the fence's length, the panel width and the corner and end posts.
Show the working
- panels = ⌈length ÷ panel width⌉
- posts = panels + 1; line posts = posts − corners − ends
How to use it
Enter the fence's length, the panel width and the corner and end posts.
Lengths can be decimals, fractions or tape entries such as 12' 6 1/2" (in feet or inches). Prices are optional.
Key facts
panels = ⌈length ÷ panel width⌉; posts = panels + 1 line posts = posts − corner posts − end posts
Closed runs
A fence that closes on itself (around a pool) has no end posts and one post fewer; enter 0 end posts and count the run's posts yourself.
Questions
How many panels for 100 ft of vinyl fence?
13 panels of 8 ft and 14 posts.
Formulas
panels = ⌈length ÷ panel width⌉; posts = panels + 1 line posts = posts − corner posts − end posts
Sources
Limitations
- Material densities are typical values (the midpoint of the commonly published range); real loads vary with moisture, grading and compaction, so check with your supplier or type in their density.
- Tank results are the geometric volume; real tanks have wall thickness and fittings.