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Fence Post Spacing Calculator โ€” Posts Needed by Length

Enter a straight fence length and maximum post spacing to calculate sections, posts needed and the resulting even spacing.

Required sections8
Required posts9
Even spacing2.5 m
Intermediate posts7

This assumes one post at each end of a straight fence. Sections are the fence length divided by maximum spacing, rounded up; posts equal sections plus one. Add corner, gate and brace posts separately.

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