For a 60-foot long chain-link fence, posts should be spaced at what distance?

• A. 9 Feet
• B. 10 Feet
• C. 8 Feet
• D. 6 Feet

Answer: (B)

The main idea is standard post spacing for chain-link fences. For a typical residential chain-link run, line posts are spaced about 10 feet apart. For a 60-foot length, placing posts every 10 feet creates six equal spans with posts at 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 feet, which provides solid support to keep the fabric taut and resist wind loads without needing extra posts. This spacing balances material cost and installation effort.

Spacing posts more closely, like every 6 feet, would increase cost and labor without proportionate benefit for normal conditions. Spacing them farther apart, such as 8 or 9 feet, is less common and could compromise stiffness under wind or heavier fabric. So 10 feet is the standard, most practical choice for a 60-foot fence.