Fence Paling Calculator
Work out how many fence palings you need. Enter the fence length, the calculator returns the paling count based on a standard paling width, plus an indicative cost, for a standard timber paling fence.
How we estimate this
A standard 90mm paling butted edge-to-edge gives about 11.4 palings per lineal metre of fence. Overlapped or lapped-and-capped fences use more palings per metre, so allow extra if that is your style.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Pricing reviewed November 2026. Indicative Australian costs, not a quote.
Understanding fence palings in Australia
A standard 90mm paling butted edge-to-edge gives about 11.4 palings per lineal metre of fence. Overlapped or lapped-and-capped fences use more palings per metre, so allow extra if that is your style.
Palings are only part of a fence, you also need posts (usually every 2.4m), rails, and often a plinth or capping. Those are separate costs, this covers the palings for one side of the fence.
Frequently asked questions
How many palings per metre of fence?
About 11.4 for 90mm palings butted edge-to-edge. Overlapped or lapped-and-capped fences use more. Enter your fence length for a total, and add posts and rails separately.
What else do I need for a paling fence?
Posts (usually every 2.4m), rails (two or three per span), and often a plinth board or capping. This calculator covers the palings only, for one side.
Are you a timber / fencing supplier?
Everyone on this page is working out what fence paling costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $50/mo.