Chain Link Fence Calculator
Chain link is sold differently: fabric comes in rolls, and each post gets a cap, bands and tension hardware. This calculator estimates posts, top rail, fabric sections and concrete.
Estimate
| Materials | Quantity |
|---|---|
Terminal posts (end/corner/transition)Why this quantity?2 node slots across 1 run(s) | 2 |
Line postsWhy this quantity?Σ spans (25) + 1 per run − 0 shared − 2 terminal | 24 |
Gate posts (hinge + latch)Why this quantity?1 gate(s) × 2 posts | 2 |
Chain-link fabric (50 ft rolls)Why this quantity?Σ ceil(effective length ÷ 50 ft) | 4 |
Top rail pipe (10'6" sticks)Why this quantity?Σ ceil(effective length ÷ 10.5 ft) | 19 |
Concrete bags (50 lb)Why this quantity?ceil(hole volume − post displacement) ÷ yield × 28 posts (hole Ø10 in × 28 in deep) | 112 |
Hardware kits / fastenersWhy this quantity?Sections + terminal/line post fittings + gate hardware | 27 |
| Gates | 1 |
| Cost item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Terminal posts (end/corner/transition) | $52 |
| Line posts | $624 |
| Gate posts (hinge + latch) | $52 |
| Chain-link fabric (50 ft rolls) | $580 |
| Top rail pipe (10'6" sticks) | $266 |
| Concrete bags (50 lb) | $728 |
| Hardware kits / fasteners | $324 |
| Gates (leaves) | $160 |
| Material cost | $2,786 |
| Labor (installed) | $2,060 |
Estimated total: $4,846 (materials + labor)
Estimates only — not a quote. Actual price depends on gates, corners, terrain, local labor rates and current material prices in your area. Default prices are public-market averages; switch on “My Pricing” to use your own numbers. Concrete and post-depth figures are planning estimates only — verify local code, frost depth, soil conditions and manufacturer requirements before you dig.
Chain link notes
- Line posts every 8–10 ft; terminal posts (ends, corners, gates) are heavier gauge.
- Fabric height matches fence height — 4 ft and 6 ft are most common.
- Galvanized is standard; vinyl-coated (green/black) adds 20–40% to material cost.