Chain Link Fence Calculator
Calculates galvanized or black vinyl-coated chain link fencing components including 50-ft woven fabric rolls, 1-3/8" top rails, 1-5/8" intermediate line posts (10-ft spacing), 2-3/8" terminal/corner posts, and hardware ties.
Formula
Rolls = Ceil(Linear Ft ÷ 50); Line Posts = Ceil((Linear Ft - (Corners × 10)) ÷ 10); Top Rails = Ceil(Linear Ft ÷ 21)
1. 50-ft Fabric Rolls = Ceil(Linear Ft ÷ 50 ft) 2. Terminal Posts (2-3/8") = Corner Count 3. Line Posts (1-5/8") = Ceil(Linear Ft ÷ 10 ft post spacing) - Terminal Posts 4. Top Rail Pipes (21-ft swaged pipes) = Ceil(Linear Ft ÷ 21 ft) 5. Tension Bands = Terminal Posts × (Height in ft - 1)
Inputs
- Total Fence Length
- Chain Link Height
- Number of Corners & End Terminals
- Material Coating
Worked example
Installing 200 ft of 4-ft chain link fencing with 4 corner/end posts.
Outcome: Fabric: 200 ÷ 50 = 4 rolls (50-ft each). Terminal posts: 4 heavy 2-3/8" posts. Line posts: 200 ÷ 10 - 4 = 16 line posts (1-5/8"). Top rails: 10 swaged 21-ft pipes. Concrete: 24 bags (50 lb).
What gauge chain link wire should I choose?
For standard residential yards, 11.5-gauge or 11-gauge galvanized wire is typical. For large dogs, commercial properties, or maximum durability, 9-gauge heavy commercial wire is recommended.