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Chain Link Fence Calculator

Estimate posts and fabric (mesh) needed for a chain-link fence run.

Computed in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded. Figures are presented for United States against IRC 2024, and every formula is cited under regulatory standards below.

Last verified 2026-08-25 · v1.0.0

Market
Imperial · sales tax
98.43 ft
Schematic, drawn to the proportions you entered — not to scale on screen.

Estimated chain link fence needed

11 line posts

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Add 2 terminal (end/corner) posts per corner or gate, which are sturdier than the line posts counted here.

Fence length
98.43 ft
Fabric (mesh) needed
98.43 linear ft

For the dimensions entered, expect a result of 11 line posts. Moderate confidence — sound arithmetic, but allow for the variation any real site introduces. Set for United States against IRC 2024. The market selector changes both the units and the code cited.

Estimated cost — your price

This site holds no price list for this material — local prices vary too much to publish honestly. Enter your supplier's price and the result is costed with it.

Preliminary estimate, not certified engineering. This tool produces an indicative quantity calculation for planning purposes only — it is not a certified structural analysis, a guaranteed material takeoff, or a substitute for building department approval. Always verify measurements on-site and have a licensed contractor or structural engineer review any load-bearing, code-sensitive, or safety-critical work before purchasing materials or starting construction. Spotted an arithmetic or standards error? Report it to contact@craftquantities.com with your inputs — confirmed fixes become pinned regression tests.

[Schema Verified] Computed in alignment with American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-19) formulas and International Residential Code (IRC 2024) spatial boundaries.

Regulatory standards & verification citations

  • Chain-link line posts are typically spaced no more than 10 ft apart; fabric (mesh) is sold in rolls by length

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between line posts and terminal posts?
Line posts run along the straight sections and support the fabric; terminal posts (at corners, ends, and gates) are sturdier and anchor the fabric tension — count them separately per corner/gate.
How much fabric should I order?
Order the total fence length, since chain-link fabric is sold by linear length. Add a small allowance (a few feet) for tensioning and trimming at ends.
Do posts need to be set in concrete?
Yes, typically — see the Concrete Calculator for footing volume, generally about 1 bag (or a small footing volume) per post depending on depth and diameter.