Does the post count include the ends?

Yes. It’s the number of bays, plus one, so a leftover length still gets an end post.

A horizontal rail. Two rows means two rails on every bay.

Are palings included?

No. This page counts posts and rails only.

Posts and rails for a run of fence, counting both ends.

Posts and rails for a run of fence. Palings, mesh, and gates are not counted — add those from the plan.

Run length

Post spacing

2.4 m is a common bay.Rail rows

Horizontal rails on each bay.

Posts

An 18 m run with posts every 2.4 m needs 9 posts, counting both ends, and 16 rails across 8 bays.

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An 18 m run with posts every 2.4 m needs 9 posts, counting both ends. Two rail rows need 16 rails, because there are 8 bays.

Does the post count include the ends?: Yes. It’s the number of bays, plus one, so a leftover length still gets an end post.
What is a rail row?: A horizontal rail. Two rows means two rails on every bay.
Are palings included?: No. This page counts posts and rails only.