{"product_id":"3m-palisade-fencing-calculator","title":"3.0m Galvanised Palisade Fencing Calculator - Work Out Your Fence Run","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse this free online calculator to work out exactly how much 3.0m galvanised palisade fencing you need for your project. Enter your total fence length in metres, choose bolt-down or concrete-in posts, pick your pale profile (D or W), and tick any optional add-ons (corner fish plates, end fish plates, extra bolt packs). The calculator instantly works out the runs, total posts, extra posts to buy, fish plates and bolts you need - and hitting \u003cem\u003eCalculate my order →\u003c\/em\u003e adds the items directly to your Shopify basket at the live prices. No guessing, no manual maths, no over-ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use a Palisade Calculator?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalisade fencing isn't sold by the metre - it's sold as 2.75m run kits plus separate components. Each component has its own count rule, and the post-counting is what catches most buyers out. Each run needs 3 posts (one at each end, one in the middle), each kit includes only 1 post, and posts are shared between adjoining runs - so working out how many posts you actually need to \u003cem\u003ebuy\u003c\/em\u003e requires the formula: \u003cstrong\u003eextra posts = number of runs + 1\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do it by hand and you'll either over-order (wasted money on extra posts you don't need) or under-order (the most common mistake - missing 1-3 posts when the delivery arrives). The calculator does it correctly every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 3.0m Calculator Works Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnter your fence length and the calculator returns:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many 2.75m run kits you need (rounded up to the nearest full run)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal posts needed for your fence layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact number of extra posts to buy on top of the kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal horizontal rails, fish plates and bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional corner and end fish plate add-ons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full order subtotal with VAT included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe calculator's prices come live from our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/galvanised-palisade-fencing-3m\"\u003e3.0m Galvanised Palisade Fencing\u003c\/a\u003e product page, so calculator totals always match live store prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e3.0m Component Prices Used by This Calculator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll prices include VAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.75m Run - Bolt Down D Profile: \u003cstrong\u003e£363\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.75m Run - Bolt Down W Profile: \u003cstrong\u003e£336\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.75m Run - In-Concrete D Profile: \u003cstrong\u003e£329\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.75m Run - In-Concrete W Profile: \u003cstrong\u003e£302\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-Down Post (with baseplate): \u003cstrong\u003e£130.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-Concrete Post (no baseplate, 3925mm): \u003cstrong\u003e£83.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD Profile Pale (3.0mm): \u003cstrong\u003e£16.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW Profile Pale (2.0mm): \u003cstrong\u003e£14.99\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish Plate (standard): \u003cstrong\u003e£4.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Fish Plate: \u003cstrong\u003e£4.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorner Fish Plate (90°): \u003cstrong\u003e£5.40\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of Pale Bolts: \u003cstrong\u003e£18.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOther 3.0m Palisade Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer to order individual components directly without using the calculator - for repairs, replacements, top-ups, or custom layouts that don't fit standard 2.75m runs - browse the matching component product page: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/galvanised-palisade-fencing-3m\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.0m Galvanised Palisade Fencing - 2.75m Runs \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. That page lists every component as a separate variant with full specifications. For other heights, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/galvanised-palisade-fencing\"\u003egalvanised palisade fencing collection\u003c\/a\u003e covering 1.8m through to 3.0m.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Summary for 3.0m Palisade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.0m galvanised palisade is suited to high-security perimeter for prisons, substations and MOD sites. Built from mild steel hot-dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461 and manufactured to BS 1722 Part 12 (the UK standard for steel palisade security fencing). Posts are 98x55x6.72mm in 3925mm length for concrete-in (or fitted with a 200x200x10mm baseplate for bolt-down). Horizontal rails are 50x50x6mm steel angle. Pales are triple-point D (3.0mm thick, heavy duty) or section W (2.0mm thick, standard) - choose using the toggle on the calculator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this 3.0m palisade calculator do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis tool works out exactly how much 3.0m galvanised palisade fencing you need for your run. Enter your total fence length in metres (or number of 2.75m sets), pick your fixing method (bolt-down or concrete-in) and pale profile (D triple-point 3mm or W notched 2mm), and the calculator tells you the exact components - runs, posts, fish plates, bolts. Hit Calculate and the items are added to your Shopify basket at the live prices, ready to check out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate is the calculator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery. The calculator uses the same component prices as our live product pages - what it quotes is what you pay at checkout. The post-counting formula is the verified Brundle palisade post-sharing rule (total posts = number of runs x 2 + 1, with the kit including 1 post, so extra posts to buy = runs + 1). Many DIY buyers get this wrong by hand because posts are shared between adjoining runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do I need a calculator for palisade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePalisade isn't a fence you can buy by the metre. It's sold as 2.75m run kits, plus separate posts, plus separate fish plates for joins, plus separate bolts. Each component has a different count rule. Working it out by hand is error-prone, and the most common mistake is ordering one too few posts (because each kit includes 1 post but every run needs 3 posts to stand, and they're shared between adjoining runs). The calculator handles all of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between D and W profile pales on the 3.0m calculator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eD profile is 3mm thick mild steel with a triple-pointed top - heavier duty, more secure, harder to climb. W profile is 2mm thick with a notched W-shaped top - lighter and cheaper. On the 3.0m fence, D pale = £16.99 each, W pale = £14.99 each. Use the toggle on the calculator to switch between them and see the price difference instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between bolt-down and concrete-in on the 3.0m calculator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBolt-down posts (with a baseplate, £130.99 each for 3.0m fence) bolt to an existing concrete slab using anchor bolts. Concrete-in posts (£83.99 each, no baseplate) are dug into the ground and set in fresh concrete. Bolt-down is faster on existing hardstanding; concrete-in is more secure and standard for new installations. The calculator switches the post price automatically when you change fixing method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this work for any fence length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - enter any length in metres and the calculator rounds up to the nearest 2.75m run. So a 5m fence needs 2 runs (5.5m total), a 10m fence needs 4 runs (11m total), and so on. For very large jobs (50m+ runs, multiple heights or complex layouts with many corners) we'll quote separately - 3.0m for high-security perimeter for prisons, substations and MOD sites - contact us with the total length, corners and access details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order without using the calculator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - the calculator is a convenience, not a requirement. If you'd rather buy individual components or the full kit manually, go to our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/galvanised-palisade-fencing-3m\"\u003e3.0m Galvanised Palisade Fencing\u003c\/a\u003e product page where you can pick any variant directly: 2.75m run kits, individual pales, posts, rails, fish plates and bolt packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many posts do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 2.75m run needs 3 posts to stand (one at each end and one in the middle). Posts are shared between adjoining runs, so the formula is: total posts = (number of runs x 2) + 1. Each run kit includes 1 post, so extra posts to buy = number of runs + 1. Example: a 3-run fence (8.25m) needs 7 posts total - the 3 kits cover 3 posts, so you buy 4 extra. The calculator does this automatically based on your input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need corner or end fish plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTick the optional add-on if your fence has corners (the rail turns 90 degrees) or ends (the rail terminates against a post or wall). Standard fish plates join two rails in a straight run. Corner fish plates turn the rail at a 90-degree corner post. End fish plates cleanly terminate a rail. Most simple straight-run fences only need the standard fish plates included in the kit. Complex layouts with multiple corners or terminations need corner\/end fish plates added separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included in a 3.0m 2.75m run kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach 3.0m 2.75m run kit contains 17 galvanised pales (D or W profile, depending on the variant you select), 2 horizontal rails (50x50x6mm steel angle), 2 fish plates, 1 post (3925mm long, either bolt-down with baseplate or concrete-in, depending on the variant), and 1 pack of bolts (4 rail bolts plus 34 pale bolts). 2.75m run kit prices: Bolt-Down D £363, Bolt-Down W £336, Concrete-In D £329, Concrete-In W £302.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the prices on the calculator the same as on the product page?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - the calculator pulls its prices live from the matching component product page (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/galvanised-palisade-fencing-3m\"\u003e3.0m Galvanised Palisade Fencing\u003c\/a\u003e). 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