Chain Link Fence Calculator

How much chain link fence do I need?

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550 ft rolls

Line posts at most 10 ft apart. Ties use the common pattern of one per foot on posts and one per 2 ft of rail, with one fewer tension band than fence height in feet. Confirm roll and rail sizes with your supplier.

10 ft200 ft, 21 posts, showing 5, orange = terminal
Line posts17
Terminal posts4
Top rail, 21 ft10
Fabric ties168
Tension bars4
Tension bands12

Chain link is sold as a system. This counts fabric, posts, top rail, ties, tension bars and bands together.

How it works

Fabric rolls come from run length. Line posts fill the run at your spacing, and ties use one per foot of post and one per 2 feet of rail.

Before you order

  • Set terminal posts first and let them cure before stretching fabric.
  • Use a fence stretcher, since hand tension leaves sag.
  • Check whether your gate kit includes hinges and latch hardware before buying them separately.

Common questions

How far apart are chain link line posts?

Usually no more than 10 feet.

How many tension bands do I need?

A common rule is one fewer band than the fence height in feet for each terminal post.