Fence Linear Feet Calculator
Walk your yard and enter each straight section — side A, side B, side C, gates — and get the total linear feet of fence you need.
Your fence sections
Tip: label sections the way you will build them (Side A, Side B, Gate 1…) — this is the same measurement model FenceForge uses for saved projects.
Total fence run
| Total linear feet | 200 ft |
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Next step: take this number to the Fence Calculator for a full material and cost estimate.
How the math works
Total linear feet is simply the sum of every straight run: side A + side B + side C + any additional segments. A typical rectangular backyard uses three sections (two side runs plus the rear boundary), with the house wall making up the fourth side.
Measure each section at ground level, following the path the fence will actually take. Add sections rather than rounding — the number feeds directly into every other FenceForge calculator, so accuracy here flows through the whole estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Should gate openings be included in linear feet?
Yes — measure the total run including gate openings. Our calculators subtract gate width automatically when estimating panels and pickets, while gate posts and hardware are added per gate.
How do I measure a sloped or curved fence line?
Break the run into short straight segments and add each segment as its own section. On slopes, measure along the ground contour — stepped or racked panels follow the terrain, so the material length follows the surface, not the horizontal projection.
Why does linear feet matter for cost?
Most materials and installation labor are priced per linear foot. Once you know your total run, the Fence Cost Calculator and Material Calculator turn it into a complete bill of materials and budget.