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title: "Fence Calculator — Panels, Posts & Rails (US 8ft, UK 6ft, AU 1.8m)"
description: "Calculate fence panels, posts, and rails from your perimeter. Covers US 8ft panels, UK 6ft panels, and Australian 1.8m panels. Works in feet or metres."
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# Fence Calculator

Calculate fence panels, posts, and rails from your perimeter. Covers US 8ft panels, UK 6ft panels, and Australian 1.8m panels. Works in feet or metres.

## Quick answer

US fence panels are typically 8 feet (2.44 m) wide. UK fence panels are 6 feet (1.83 m) wide — the most common UK garden fence size. Australian panels are usually 1.8 m (about 6 ft) wide. Post spacing matches panel width: center-to-center spacing equals the panel width, placing posts at each end and junction.

## Frequently Asked Questions

US fence panels are typically 8 feet (2.44 m) wide. UK fence panels are 6 feet (1.83 m) wide — the most common UK garden fence size. Australian panels are usually 1.8 m (about 6 ft) wide. Post spacing matches panel width: center-to-center spacing equals the panel width, placing posts at each end and junction.
In the US, most municipalities require a permit for fences over 6 ft or those on front yards. Always check local zoning codes. In the UK, planning permission is required for fences over 2 m (6.5 ft) high, or over 1 m if next to a highway. In Australia, requirements vary by state — check your local council. In Canada, municipal bylaws vary widely.

Source: https://worldcalculators.org/calculators/fence/
Markdown mirror of the HTML page. Prefer this URL for RAG; the interactive calculator still lives on the HTML page.