Chain Link Fence Cost — 400 ft Yard
Estimate the material cost for a 400-foot chain link fence with metal posts and lower-cost panels.
How to use this tool
- Enter the total fence length in linear feet.
- Set the post spacing (6-8 ft is typical).
- Enter the cost per post, including concrete and hardware.
- Enter the cost per section or panel.
- Read the total cost and the post and section counts.
Calculate how much chain link fence materials cost for a large yard or commercial property perimeter.
Frequently asked questions
- How many posts do I need for a fence?
- Divide the length by the post spacing and round up to get the number of spans, then add one. A 100 ft fence at 8 ft spacing needs 14 posts (13 spans plus one closing post).
- How far apart should fence posts be?
- Six to eight feet on center is standard for most wood and vinyl fences. Closer spacing is stronger and stiffer; wider spacing saves posts but can sag.
- What does this cost estimate include?
- It multiplies your per-post and per-section prices by the counts. Roll concrete, caps, and fasteners into the post price and pickets or panels into the section price. Add gates as extra sections.