Full materials, labour and machinery costing for rural fencing — built for contractors and property owners alike.
Measure Paddocks on the Map (optional)
Search the property, then trace each paddock boundary you need fenced. Each one can be loaded straight into the calculator below, and saved as its own quote — useful for pricing several paddocks on the same property in one session.
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Click along the boundary on the map to add points, one at a time. The running length updates live as you go — click "Finish This Paddock" once you've traced the full line.
Tick paddocks above to combine them into one total
Fence Line
Ringlock/hinge joint mesh generally needs tighter spacing (2.5–3m) than plain wire (3–4m) due to higher lateral load.
Gates
Gate openings don't need intermediate line posts — they need a strong post on each side instead, and their width comes off your total wire/mesh run.
Hinges, latch, drop bolt
Reusing an existing gate rather than buying new? Still enter its correct width above, since that affects post placement and how much wire/mesh you need — just set Price per Gate and Gate Hardware to $0.
Line Posts / Star Pickets
Suggested quantity based on your fence length, spacing and gate widths — split across sizes as needed, and adjust freely.
Star Picket Size
Quantity
Unit Price ($)
Line Total
1650mm
$0.00
1800mm
$0.00
2100mm
$0.00
Line Posts Subtotal$0.00
Strainer Posts & Stays
Needed at every corner, every end, and both sides of every gateway. Add extra for long straight runs or direction changes — your call on the ground.
Strainers & Stays Subtotal$0.00
Wire / Mesh Materials
Plain high-tensile rolls are typically ~1500m; barbed wire rolls are typically ~500m.
Wire / Mesh Subtotal$0.00
Electric Fencing (Optional)
Can be less than your total fence length — only enter the portion that's actually being electrified.
Priced per metre, not per roll — you're only billing the customer for what this job actually uses out of your own stock roll.
Standoffs: one per hot line, for each post actually falling within the electrified length (based on your post spacing above).
Electric Fencing Subtotal$0.00
Sundries
Tie wire, staples, misc fittings
Sundries Subtotal$0.00
Old Fence Removal, Machinery & Labour
Machinery & Labour Subtotal$0.00
Quote Summary
Line Posts$0.00
Strainers & Stays$0.00
Gates & Hardware$0.00
Wire / Mesh$0.00
Electric Fencing$0.00
Sundries$0.00
Machinery, Removal & Labour$0.00
Total Estimate$0.00
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How This Estimator Works
This tool is built for both rural property owners planning a DIY fence and contractors putting together a materials quote. Every section can be adjusted independently — change any input and every total recalculates instantly, including the final quote summary.
Gates and Effective Fence Length
Gate openings don't carry wire or need intermediate line posts — the gate itself spans that gap. This tool automatically subtracts total gate width from your fence length before calculating line posts and wire/mesh quantities, and adds two strainer-grade posts per gate instead (since a gate needs solid anchor posts on both sides to hang and swing correctly, not the lighter line posts used along a straight run).
Star Picket Sizing
1650mm, 1800mm and 2100mm are the standard Australian rural fencing star picket lengths. As a general guide, 1650mm suits most standard livestock paddock fencing, while 1800mm and 2100mm are used where taller fencing or higher security containment is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
One stay per strainer post is standard for most rural fencing. Heavier applications, such as gates under high stock pressure or long high-tensile runs, sometimes use two stays per post for extra rigidity — adjust the "Stays per Strainer Post" field to suit your situation.
Ringlock and hinge joint mesh carry more lateral load than simple wire strands, particularly under stock pressure, so posts are typically spaced closer together (2.5–3m) compared to plain or barbed wire fencing (3–4m).
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides material and cost estimates for planning purposes only. Actual requirements vary with terrain, soil type, stock pressure and local conditions. Always confirm final quantities and pricing with your fencing contractor or supplier before ordering.