Pool Fence Calculator

Fence linear footage and gate count for code compliance.

Total enclosure perimeter (ft)

Number of gates

Gate width (ft)

Fence height (ft)

Fence type (1=mesh, 2=alum, 3=iron, 4=glass)

Post spacing (ft)

Number of corners

Tab to move between fields

Fence panel length (ft)

Total posts17

Fence sections10

Estimated total cost ($)$2,680.00

Fence panels cost ($)$2,280.00

Gates cost ($)$400.00

Post hole depth (in)22

Gates required1

Post Hole Diameter (in)10

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the total enclosure perimeter in feet — measure the fence line around the pool area.
Set the number of self-closing, self-latching gates required by your local code.
Select fence type: 1 = removable mesh, 2 = aluminum, 3 = wrought iron, 4 = glass panel.
Set post spacing and number of corners to get an accurate post count.
Review Total Cost, Fence Panel Cost, and Gates Cost to compare contractor quotes.
Check Post Hole Depth to ensure your installer meets the required embedment depth.

How the result changes with Total enclosure perimeter (ft)

Total enclosure perimeter (ft)	Fence panel length (ft)
59	55
182	178
329	325
451	447

Total enclosure perimeter (ft): Total linear feet around the pool enclosure, measured at the fence line.
Number of gates: Number of self-closing, self-latching gates required.
Gate width (ft): Width of each gate opening. Standard is 3-4 feet.
Fence height (ft): Height of the fence. Code minimum is typically 48 inches (4 ft).
Fence type (1=mesh, 2=alum, 3=iron, 4=glass): 1 = Removable mesh, 2 = Aluminum, 3 = Wrought iron, 4 = Glass panel.
Post spacing (ft): Distance between line posts in feet. Typically 6-8 feet on center.
Number of corners: Number of corners or direction changes in the fence line.

Fence panel length (ft): Linear feet of fence panels needed (excluding gate openings).
Total posts: Total fence posts including line, corner, and gate posts.
Fence sections: Number of fence panel sections between posts.
Estimated total cost ($): Approximate installed cost for fence and gates.
Fence panels cost ($): Cost of fence panels/sections only.
Gates cost ($): Cost of self-closing, self-latching gate assemblies.
Post hole depth (in): Recommended post hole depth based on fence height.
Gates required: Number of code-compliant pool gates.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Total enclosure perimeter (ft) = 80, Number of gates = 1, Gate width (ft) = 4, Fence height (ft) = 4 = 7 input(s) provided
Calculate Fence panel length
Fence panel length
76 = 76
Calculate Total posts
Total posts
17 = 17
Calculate Fence sections
Fence sections
10 = 10