How Much Fence for a 30×50 Yard?
A 30 by 50 foot yard (1,500 sq ft) needs 160 feet of fence to enclose all four sides, or 130 feet if your house covers one 30-foot side.
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Posts
20
Concrete
40
Pickets
416
Rails
51
Est. Cost
$1,950–$3,250
Fence Footage for a 30×50 Yard
The perimeter of a rectangle is 2 × (width + depth). For 30 × 50, that is 2 × 80 = 160 feet. Most backyard fences only run three sides because the house closes off the fourth: one 30-foot back line plus two 50-foot sides, or 130 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 20 posts, 40 bags of concrete, 51 rails, and 416 pickets. Enclosing all four sides raises that to 23 posts and 512 pickets.
Cost to Fence a 30×50 Yard by Type
| Fence type | Posts (3 sides) | 3 sides (130 ft) | 4 sides (160 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Privacy | 20 | $1,950–$3,250 | $2,400–$4,000 |
| Vinyl | 20 | $2,600–$4,550 | $3,200–$5,600 |
| Chain Link | 16 | $1,040–$1,950 | $1,280–$2,400 |
| Picket | 20 | $1,300–$2,340 | $1,600–$2,880 |
| Split Rail | 20 | $1,300–$2,340 | $1,600–$2,880 |
Material estimates with one walk gate. Professional installation typically adds $5–$15 per foot.
Other Yard Sizes
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Pressure-Treated Fence Post 4×4×8
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Cedar Dog-Ear Picket 1×6×6
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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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Decorative Post Cap 4×4
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