What unit of measure is used for paying fence quantities (excluding gates)?

• A. Per yard
• B. Per square foot
• C. Per linear foot or mile
• D. Per pound

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that fence work is driven by the length of the fence line. The amount of materials (posts, rails, boards) and the labor needed grow with how long the fence runs along a property, not with the area it surrounds or the weight of materials. Because of that, the standard way to price fence work is by length—per linear foot, or per mile for very long runs. Gates are not included in this line item because they’re separate components and priced differently.

Per yard is a length unit, but in fencing practice it’s not the typical method used for pricing whole runs; pricing is done in linear feet or miles for clarity and consistency. Per square foot would charge by area, which doesn’t align with how a fence is constructed. Per pound would price by weight, which doesn’t reflect the way fence quantities are measured for installation.