Pasture Fence Calculator
Fencing a pasture means buying wire and posts. Enter the size of the field, how many strands you plan, and how far apart the posts sit, and this gives the totals.
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- Works offline after your first visit
- Saves on this device
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How it works
The distance around a rectangle is twice the length plus twice the width. Wire is that distance times the number of strands, because each strand runs all the way around.
Posts are the distance around divided by the spacing between them, rounded up. Add a few more for corners, gates and braced ends.
Worked example
A pasture 600 ft by 400 ft with 4 strands needs 8,000 ft of wire and 125 posts, not counting gates.
Questions
How many strands should I use?
Fences for cattle and horses are often four or five strands high, but the right number depends on your animals. Ask a local fence builder what suits them.
Does this include gates?
No. Add gate posts, the gate itself and any braces to the post count.
Why buy a little extra wire?
Wire gets cut, tied off and lost in grass. A small extra on the roll is cheaper than a second trip to the supplier.
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