How Much Fence for a 25×25 Yard?
A 25 by 25 foot yard (625 sq ft) needs 100 feet of fence to enclose all four sides, or 75 feet if your house covers one 25-foot side.
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Posts
13
Concrete
26
Pickets
240
Rails
30
Est. Cost
$1,125–$1,875
Fence Footage for a 25×25 Yard
The perimeter of a rectangle is 2 × (width + depth). For 25 × 25, that is 2 × 50 = 100 feet. Most backyard fences only run three sides because the house closes off the fourth: one 25-foot back line plus two 25-foot sides, or 75 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 13 posts, 26 bags of concrete, 30 rails, and 240 pickets. Enclosing all four sides raises that to 16 posts and 320 pickets.
Cost to Fence a 25×25 Yard by Type
| Fence type | Posts (3 sides) | 3 sides (75 ft) | 4 sides (100 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Privacy | 13 | $1,125–$1,875 | $1,500–$2,500 |
| Vinyl | 13 | $1,500–$2,625 | $2,000–$3,500 |
| Chain Link | 11 | $600–$1,125 | $800–$1,500 |
| Picket | 13 | $750–$1,350 | $1,000–$1,800 |
| Split Rail | 13 | $750–$1,350 | $1,000–$1,800 |
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