Fence Panel Calculator — How Many Fence Panels
Calculate how many fence panels you need for your boundary.
Include 5% wastage
How We Calculate This
Panels = Fence Length / Panel Width (rounded up). Posts = Panels + 1.
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Last updated: February 2026
All calculations are estimates based on standard gardening guidelines. Results may vary with soil conditions, climate, and plant varieties.