How to Calculate the Cost of a Chain Fence by Linear Foot

A chain fence keeps kids and pets in your yard and intruders out.

Having a chain fence around your yard or garden area helps keep your property private. It also helps ensure that small children or animals cannot leave the yard area without you letting them out. When buying a chain fence, you should know the total cost based on how many linear feet you are buying. A little simple division can help you know the cost of a chain fence by linear foot.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

Instructions

1. Enter the total cost of the chain fence on a calculator.

2. Press "÷."

3. Enter the total number of linear feet of the chain fence.

4. Press "=." The answer that appears on the screen is the cost of the chain fence by linear foot.

References

• Online Conversion: Calculate Linear Feet
• AAA Math: Division

Resources

• Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math