Woven Wire / Field Fence Materials Calculator
Woven (field) wire is the versatile choice for mixed livestock. It contains cattle, horses, goats, and sheep with a single product. Enter your run to get rolls, posts, and installed cost.
Formula: rolls = run ÷ roll length; line T-posts = run ÷ spacing; materials = rolls × roll cost + posts × unit cost; installed = materials + run × $1.50/ft labor. Cost figures are 2026 example midpoints (FenceCalc: woven/field fence $1.25-$2.50 mat / $2.50-$5.00 installed per ft; 47-in general purpose). Use: woven wire is preferred for grazing management and often qualifies for NRCS EQIP cost-share — check with your local office.
FAQ
What is the difference between woven wire and barbed wire?
Woven (field) wire is a continuous mesh that contains cattle, horses, goats, and sheep safely; barbed wire is cheaper but mainly for cattle and property lines. Woven wire typically costs 50-80% more installed.
How much does a field fence cost?
In 2026 examples, woven/field fence runs $2.50-$5.00 per linear foot installed. A 1,320-ft run (quarter mile) at 47-in height is roughly $4,000-$6,000 installed.
Which fence height do I need?
39 in for cattle, 47 in for general mixed livestock, 60 in for horses (to prevent leg entanglement and jumping). Tight vertical mesh at the bottom stops goats, sheep, and young animals.
Figures are editable example defaults for planning, not guarantees. Fence material, labor, and installation costs vary by region, terrain, and year — verify with local suppliers, your NRCS office for EQIP cost-share, and a fencing contractor before committing to a project.