How Much Fence for a 200×200 Yard?
A 200 by 200 foot yard (40,000 sq ft) needs 800 feet of fence to enclose all four sides, or 600 feet if your house covers one 200-foot side.
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Posts
78
Concrete
156
Pickets
1920
Rails
225
Est. Cost
$9,000–$15,000
Fence Footage for a 200×200 Yard
The perimeter of a rectangle is 2 × (width + depth). For 200 × 200, that is 2 × 400 = 800 feet. Most backyard fences only run three sides because the house closes off the fourth: one 200-foot back line plus two 200-foot sides, or 600 feet. If your fence returns to the house partway along the side, measure that actual run instead.
For a wood privacy fence on three sides you'd buy about 78 posts, 156 bags of concrete, 225 rails, and 1,920 pickets. Enclosing all four sides raises that to 103 posts and 2,560 pickets.
Cost to Fence a 200×200 Yard by Type
| Fence type | Posts (3 sides) | 3 sides (600 ft) | 4 sides (800 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Privacy | 78 | $9,000–$15,000 | $12,000–$20,000 |
| Vinyl | 78 | $12,000–$21,000 | $16,000–$28,000 |
| Chain Link | 63 | $4,800–$9,000 | $6,400–$12,000 |
| Picket | 78 | $6,000–$10,800 | $8,000–$14,400 |
| Split Rail | 78 | $6,000–$10,800 | $8,000–$14,400 |
Material estimates with one walk gate. Professional installation typically adds $5–$15 per foot.
Other Yard Sizes
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