50 Feet of Picket Fence: Materials & Cost
A 50-foot picket fence (3.5 ft tall, posts every 8 ft) needs about 10 posts, 20 bags of concrete, and 100 pickets (3.5" boards with 2.5" gaps). Expect roughly $500–$900 in materials.
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Posts
10
Concrete
20
Pickets
100
Rails
14
Est. Cost
$500–$900
Your 50-Foot Picket Shopping List
Classic American front-yard fence. 3-4 feet tall with spaced pickets for a decorative, welcoming look. Typically painted white or left natural.
At 8-foot spacing, 50 feet divides into 7 sections. That means 8 line and end posts, plus 2 gate posts if you add a walk gate, for 10 posts total. Each post takes 2 bags of 60 lb concrete, so buy 20 bags. With 2 rails per section you need 14 rails.
Doing it yourself, material cost is about $500–$900. Hiring a contractor typically adds $5–$15 per foot in labor, or about $250–$750 for this length, for an installed total near $750–$1,650. Prices vary by region, so treat these as planning numbers.
Materials List – 50 ft of Picket
| Material | Qty | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fence Posts (4×4×5.5 ft) | 10 | $150 |
| Concrete Mix (60 lb bags) | 20 | $120 |
| Rails (2×4×8 ft) | 14 | $98 |
| Pickets | 100 | $400 |
| Total Estimated Materials | $500 – $900 |
Other Lengths of Picket Fence
50 Feet of Other Fence Types
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