ClarityHow to use this tool
- Enter length, picket width, gap between pickets.
- Select Calculate to view the result.
- Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.
Input reference and sample values
Use the units and choices shown for each field. Sample values are provided for practice, not as recommendations.
| Input | Format and units | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Numeric value. Unit: m. Must be greater than zero. | 5 |
| Picket width | Numeric value. Unit: m. Must be greater than zero. | 0.09 |
| Gap between pickets | Numeric value. Unit: m. Zero or positive. | 0.02 |
Result for these sample inputs
46 pickets
Select Try the example in the form to load these values and calculate them again. This replaces the current form inputs. Compare the result with the method and worked explanation below.
The method, explained
Pickets = ceil[(length + gap)/(board width + gap)].
Using length = 5 m, picket width = 0.09 m, gap between pickets = 0.02 m, the result is 46 pickets. Change these example inputs to match your task; use the method above to check each step.
What to keep in mind
Final picket may require trimming. A material-quantity estimate, not a structural design or building-code check. Confirm site measurements, supplier coverage and waste before ordering.
Methodology maintained by ClarityKit. How these tools are built and checked.