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Fence materials list & cut list

Wood or vinyl privacy fence with gates. Below is the standard parts list and cut list for a typical fence, generated by the same engine that powers our free calculator. Quantities scale with your dimensions — this is the baseline shopping list before you customize.

Estimates only — not a quote. Baseline total: $2,859

Materials list
ItemQtyUnit costTotal
4×4 Posts (8ft wood)18 ea$22$396
Rails (2×4×8')50 ea$9$450
Pickets (5.5" wide)268 ea$4.5$1,206
Concrete mix (50lb bags)36 bag$6.5$234
Exterior fasteners66 lb$8$528
Gate hardware kit (hinges + latch)1 kit$45$45
Cut list
PartQtySizeNote
Line & gate posts184×4 × 8'Bury 2ft in concrete.
Top & bottom rails502×4 cut to 8'3 per section.
Pickets2685.5" × 6'Space 0.25" apart.
Gate frames12×4 frame, 4' wide × 6'Add diagonal brace, low corner to hinge side.

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