How Much Fence for a 50×150 Yard?
A 50 by 150 foot yard (7,500 sq ft) needs 400 feet of fence to enclose all four sides, or 350 feet if your house covers one 50-foot side.
Quick Calculator
Posts
47
Concrete
94
Pickets
1120
Rails
132
Est. Cost
$5,250–$8,750
Fence Footage for a 50×150 Yard
The perimeter of a rectangle is 2 × (width + depth). For 50 × 150, that is 2 × 200 = 400 feet. Most backyard fences only run three sides because the house closes off the fourth: one 50-foot back line plus two 150-foot sides, or 350 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 47 posts, 94 bags of concrete, 132 rails, and 1,120 pickets. Enclosing all four sides raises that to 53 posts and 1,280 pickets.
Cost to Fence a 50×150 Yard by Type
| Fence type | Posts (3 sides) | 3 sides (350 ft) | 4 sides (400 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Privacy | 47 | $5,250–$8,750 | $6,000–$10,000 |
| Vinyl | 47 | $7,000–$12,250 | $8,000–$14,000 |
| Chain Link | 38 | $2,800–$5,250 | $3,200–$6,000 |
| Picket | 47 | $3,500–$6,300 | $4,000–$7,200 |
| Split Rail | 47 | $3,500–$6,300 | $4,000–$7,200 |
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