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Cattle Fence Calculator
Estimate posts, wire (or strand line), and gate openings from perimeter or a rectangular pasture. Planning quantities only.
Fence type
Planning default only — adjust for terrain, pressure, and local practice.
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Sum of all fence sides around the pasture.
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Number of horizontal wires/tapes.
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Corners / ends (~3 posts each).
Estimated posts
234
10,448 ft total strand line
Perimeter2,640.0 ft
Gate openings28.0 ft
Fenced line (ex-gates)2,612.0 ft
Wire / strand × 42,612 ft each
Total wire / tape10,448 ft (~1.979 mi)
Line posts218
Gate posts (2× gates)4
Brace posts (~3× sets)12
Cattle Fence Estimate (Barbed wire) Perimeter: 2,640.0 ft Gates: 2 × 14 ft (28.0 ft openings) Fenced line: 2,612.0 ft Strands: 4 → 10,448 ft wire (~1.979 mi) Posts: 234 (line 218 + gate 4 + brace 12) — Planning estimate only —
Frequently asked questions
How many posts do I need for a cattle fence?+−
Divide fenced line length by post spacing, then add gate posts and brace-set allowances. Terrain may require closer spacing.
Do gates reduce wire needed?+−
Yes. The calculator subtracts gate opening width from the fenced line before estimating strand/wire length.