How Much Fence for a 200×300 Yard?
A 200 by 300 foot yard (60,000 sq ft) needs 1000 feet of fence to enclose all four sides, or 800 feet if your house covers one 200-foot side.
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Posts
103
Concrete
206
Pickets
2560
Rails
300
Est. Cost
$12,000–$20,000
Fence Footage for a 200×300 Yard
The perimeter of a rectangle is 2 × (width + depth). For 200 × 300, that is 2 × 500 = 1000 feet. Most backyard fences only run three sides because the house closes off the fourth: one 200-foot back line plus two 300-foot sides, or 800 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 103 posts, 206 bags of concrete, 300 rails, and 2,560 pickets. Enclosing all four sides raises that to 128 posts and 3,200 pickets.
Cost to Fence a 200×300 Yard by Type
| Fence type | Posts (3 sides) | 3 sides (800 ft) | 4 sides (1000 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Privacy | 103 | $12,000–$20,000 | $15,000–$25,000 |
| Vinyl | 103 | $16,000–$28,000 | $20,000–$35,000 |
| Chain Link | 83 | $6,400–$12,000 | $8,000–$15,000 |
| Picket | 103 | $8,000–$14,400 | $10,000–$18,000 |
| Split Rail | 103 | $8,000–$14,400 | $10,000–$18,000 |
Material estimates with one walk gate. Professional installation typically adds $5–$15 per foot.
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Quikrete 60 lb Fast-Setting Concrete
Sets in 20-40 minutes. No mixing required.
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Post Hole Digger – Fiberglass Handle
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Simpson Strong-Tie Fence Bracket
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