5 Foot Fence Calculator
Five feet is a middle ground: tall enough to stop most dogs and give partial privacy when you are seated, but lower and cheaper than a full privacy fence.
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Posts
16
Concrete
32
Pickets
320
Rails
39
Est. Cost
$1,500–$2,500
Building a 5-Foot Fence
For a 5-foot fence, use 8-foot 4×4 posts set about 30 inches deep, spaced every 8 feet, with 3 horizontal rails per section and about 2 bags of 60 lb concrete per post. A 100-foot run works out to 16 posts (including one gate), 32 bags of concrete, 39 rails, and about 320 pickets if you use standard 3.5-inch boards.
Codes and permits: Five feet is usually allowed in back and side yards without special approval, but often exceeds front-yard limits.
5 ft Fence Materials by Length
| Length | Posts | Concrete bags | Rails | Pickets | Material cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 10 | 20 | 21 | 160 | $600–$1,100 |
| 100 ft | 16 | 32 | 39 | 320 | $1,200–$2,200 |
| 150 ft | 22 | 44 | 57 | 480 | $1,800–$3,300 |
| 200 ft | 28 | 56 | 75 | 640 | $2,400–$4,400 |
| 300 ft | 41 | 82 | 114 | 960 | $3,600–$6,600 |
Includes one walk gate (2 extra posts). Wood fence estimates; costs vary by region.
Other Fence Heights
Recommended Materials
Pressure-Treated Fence Post 4×4×8
Ground-contact rated, ideal for all fence types.
$12 – $18
Cedar Dog-Ear Picket 1×6×6
Naturally rot-resistant, smooth on one side.
$3 – $6
Quikrete 60 lb Fast-Setting Concrete
Sets in 20-40 minutes. No mixing required.
$5 – $7
Post Hole Digger – Fiberglass Handle
Heavy-duty clamshell digger for clean holes.
$35 – $55
Simpson Strong-Tie Fence Bracket
Galvanized L-bracket for rail-to-post connections.
$4 – $8
Decorative Post Cap 4×4
Copper-top cap, fits standard 4×4 posts.
$5 – $12