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Count Fence Posts

Count posts for straight fence or fence wey form closed loop.

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Posts wey you need

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Gates, corners, intermediate bracing and terrain changes no join.

Formula

Make n = ceil(L/s), where L na fence length and s na maximum post spacing for di same unit. Open-run post count na n+1; closed loop dey use n posts. ceil dey round up.

Count posts for straight fence or fence wey form closed loop.

Example wey show the calculation

Length of fence (m)
30
Biggest gap allowed between posts (m)
2.5
Shape wey fence form
Straight fence wey ends no join
Posts wey you need
13
Gap wey equal for all posts
2.5 m

Where e fit work and limits

Gates, corners, intermediate bracing and terrain changes no join.

We check inputs for missing values and allowed ranges. Result wey pass the finite numeric range no go show. Rounding affect wetin display, while calculation use the model numeric precision.

Check your units and assumptions before you rely on result. Changing label no convert currency or physical unit.

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