Enter the height and length of the chain link fence fabric into the Chain Link Fence Weight Calculator. This tool estimates the weight of the chain link fabric (mesh) only using an assumed average fabric weight per square foot; it does not include posts, rails, gates, or fittings.

Chain Link Fence Weight Calculator

Assumes chain link fabric areal weight of 0.40 lb/ft² (estimate; fabric only).

Enter any 2 values to calculate the missing variable

Chain Link Fence Weight Formula

The following two example problems outline the steps and information needed to estimate the chain link fabric (mesh) weight from fence height and length. Actual fabric weight varies by wire gauge, mesh size, coating, and selvage type.

CLW = \left(\frac{H}{12}\right)\times L \times 0.40

Variables:

  • CLW is the estimated chain link fabric weight (lbs)
  • H is the height of the chain link fence fabric (in)
  • L is the length of the chain link fence fabric (ft)
  • 0.40 is the assumed fabric areal weight (lb/ft²) used for this estimate

To estimate chain link fabric weight, first convert the height from inches to feet (divide by 12) and multiply by the length to get the fabric area (ft²). Then multiply that area by the assumed fabric areal weight (0.40 lb/ft²).

How to Calculate Chain Link Fence Weight?

The following steps outline how to estimate the Chain Link Fence Fabric Weight.

Example Problem #1:

  1. First, determine the height of the chain link fence fabric (in).
    • The height of the chain link fence fabric (in) is given as: 45.
  2. Next, determine the length of the chain link fence fabric (ft).
    • The length of the chain link fence fabric (ft) is provided as: 100.
  3. Finally, calculate the estimated chain link fabric weight using the equation above: 

CLW = (H ÷ 12) × L × 0.40

The values provided above are inserted into the equation below and computed.

CLW = (45 ÷ 12) × 100 × 0.40 = 150 (lbs)

Example Problem #2: 

For this problem, the variables required are provided below:

height of the chain link fence fabric (in) = 60

length of the chain link fence fabric (ft) = 200

Test your knowledge and check your answer with the calculator.

CLW = (H ÷ 12) × L × 0.40 = ?