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Fence wire stock planner

Plan rolls for a fencing installer’s independent wire runs.

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Enter each net run after removing gates. Apply the same strand count to every run. Add an allowance at both ends of each strand, then waste, and round total stock up to whole rolls. Assume offcuts can be joined or reused.

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How it works

Plan rolls for a fencing installer’s independent wire runs.

L = (Σℓ × n + 2r × n × e)(1+w/100); N = ⌈L/R⌉

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Plan rolls for a fencing installer’s independent wire runs.

Enter each net run after removing gates. Apply the same strand count to every run. Add an allowance at both ends of each strand, then waste, and round total stock up to whole rolls. Assume offcuts can be joined or reused.

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How to use it

  1. Enter your values

    Independent wire runs · Wire strands per run · Wire length per roll · Extra wire at each end · Additional waste

  2. Calculate / generate

    Plan rolls for a fencing installer’s independent wire runs.

  3. Result

    Whole rolls: 3 Required wire: 485.1 m Unused stock: 114.9 m

Calculation method

L = (Σℓ × n + 2r × n × e)(1+w/100); N = ⌈L/R⌉

Example scenario

Fence wire stock planner

Independent wire runs
Net run length, excluding gates: 100 Net run length, excluding gates: 50
Wire strands per run
3
Wire length per roll
200 m
Extra wire at each end
1 m
Additional waste
5 %
Result
Whole rolls: 3
Required wire: 485.1 m
Unused stock: 114.9 m

Frequently asked questions

Does it calculate posts or braces?

No. Structural assemblies, tension, sag and splice suitability need separate design and manufacturer instructions.

Where does my data go?

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