How Much Fence for a 50×100 Yard?
A 50 by 100 foot yard (5,000 sq ft) needs 300 feet of fence to enclose all four sides, or 250 feet if your house covers one 50-foot side.
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Posts
35
Concrete
70
Pickets
800
Rails
96
Est. Cost
$3,750–$6,250
Fence Footage for a 50×100 Yard
The perimeter of a rectangle is 2 × (width + depth). For 50 × 100, that is 2 × 150 = 300 feet. Most backyard fences only run three sides because the house closes off the fourth: one 50-foot back line plus two 100-foot sides, or 250 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 35 posts, 70 bags of concrete, 96 rails, and 800 pickets. Enclosing all four sides raises that to 41 posts and 960 pickets.
Cost to Fence a 50×100 Yard by Type
| Fence type | Posts (3 sides) | 3 sides (250 ft) | 4 sides (300 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Privacy | 35 | $3,750–$6,250 | $4,500–$7,500 |
| Vinyl | 35 | $5,000–$8,750 | $6,000–$10,500 |
| Chain Link | 28 | $2,000–$3,750 | $2,400–$4,500 |
| Picket | 35 | $2,500–$4,500 | $3,000–$5,400 |
| Split Rail | 35 | $2,500–$4,500 | $3,000–$5,400 |
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.
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Simpson Strong-Tie Fence Bracket
Galvanized L-bracket for rail-to-post connections.
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Decorative Post Cap 4×4
Copper-top cap, fits standard 4×4 posts.
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