Gate Size and Hardware Planner
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Gate Size and Hardware Planner

Enter your opening and gate type and see leaf width, posts, hinges and track length to plan for.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual metal, thickness, access, local rules and conditions. Only a visit can confirm what a job needs, and we give you a clear price before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Enter the opening

    Clear width between posts in feet.

  2. 02

    Pick the gate type

    Single swing, double swing, sliding or cantilever.

  3. 03

    Set the height and fill

    Gate height and picket or privacy infill.

  4. 04

    Read the plan

    Leaf width, posts, hinges and track or tail length.

Tips

  • Posts and footings matter more than the gate itself.
  • Wide openings are usually split into double leaves.
  • Plan for an operator now if you may automate later.
Questions

About this tool.

Is this a design?

No. It is a planning guide based on typical practice. Every gate needs a site visit and posts sized for its load.

How wide can a swing gate be?

Wide openings are usually split in two to limit weight and sag.

Do gates need permits?

Sometimes. Fences, gates and operators can be regulated, so check with your local office.

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