How Much Fence for a 60×80 Yard?
A 60 by 80 foot yard (4,800 sq ft) needs 280 feet of fence to enclose all four sides, or 220 feet if your house covers one 60-foot side.
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Posts
31
Concrete
62
Pickets
704
Rails
84
Est. Cost
$3,300–$5,500
Fence Footage for a 60×80 Yard
The perimeter of a rectangle is 2 × (width + depth). For 60 × 80, that is 2 × 140 = 280 feet. Most backyard fences only run three sides because the house closes off the fourth: one 60-foot back line plus two 80-foot sides, or 220 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 31 posts, 62 bags of concrete, 84 rails, and 704 pickets. Enclosing all four sides raises that to 38 posts and 896 pickets.
Cost to Fence a 60×80 Yard by Type
| Fence type | Posts (3 sides) | 3 sides (220 ft) | 4 sides (280 ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Privacy | 31 | $3,300–$5,500 | $4,200–$7,000 |
| Vinyl | 31 | $4,400–$7,700 | $5,600–$9,800 |
| Chain Link | 25 | $1,760–$3,300 | $2,240–$4,200 |
| Picket | 31 | $2,200–$3,960 | $2,800–$5,040 |
| Split Rail | 31 | $2,200–$3,960 | $2,800–$5,040 |
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