Aluminum Fence & Gate Weight Chart
Wondering how much your fence or gate will weigh? Most customers ask about weight for one of two reasons:
- Shipping & Unloading: Homeowners want to know if unloading will be manageable — and yes, we ship to residential customers across the USA every day.
- Gate Automation: Buyers installing openers or lift systems need to estimate weight for compatibility with 3rd-party automation products.
Use the reference chart and formulas below to calculate the weight of panels, gates, posts, and pallets. Optional accessories like rings, finials, or puppy pickets may add additional weight.
📦 Shipping Note
We make delivery easy — even for larger systems. For shipping info and handling tips, see our Shipping Policy.
📊 Weight by Square Foot
| Panel Grade | Weight per SF |
|---|---|
| Residential | 0.65 lbs per SF |
| Commercial | 0.85 lbs per SF |
| Industrial | 1.15 lbs per SF |
Example:
48″ tall Residential Panel × 6 feet wide = 4 × 6 = 24 SF
24 × 0.65 = 15.6 lbs per panel
Gates: Add 30% more to your square footage calculation to estimate gate weight.
🧱 Post Weights per Lineal Foot
| Post Size | Estimated Weight |
|---|---|
| 2″ × .060 | 0.6 lbs per lineal foot |
| 2″ × .080 | 0.75 lbs per lineal foot |
| 2″ × .125 | 0.85 lbs per lineal foot |
| 2.5″ × .100 | 1.2 lbs per lineal foot |
| 3″ × .125 | 1.75 lbs per lineal foot |
| 4″ × .125 | 2.5 lbs per lineal foot |
Example:
2″ × .060 post, 6 ft tall → 6 × 0.60 = 3.6 lbs
Pallets: Estimate 75 lbs per pallet.
U-Frame Gates: Add 1.25 lbs per foot for reinforced gates.
📐 Calculating Arched Gate Weight
For Single Gates and Double Driveway Gates + Sunburst Arch:
Add 1 extra foot to the gate height formula to compensate for arch curvature.
Example: A 5′ high, 16′ wide Commercial gate with Sunburst arch → 16 × 6 × 2.5 = 240 lbs estimated
NOTE: Arch height is proportional to gate width. It is not a fixed height (e.g., 12″ high).
For Estate Gates: Use the higher number (e.g., 7 ft in a 6–7 ft arch listing).
A 12′ wide Industrial gate at 7 ft tall = 12 × 7 × 3 = 252 lbs
⚙️ Automating Heavy Gates?
Visit our Metal Gate Automation page to plan your operator system. Our gates are compatible with most 3rd-party openers.
Optional accessories (rings, finials, puppy pickets, scrolls) may increase overall system weight. For large estate gates or dual entry systems, contact us for weight-specific advice.
How We Package Your Order
We protect your investment with packaging tailored to the size and weight of your order. Below, you’ll see the difference between our standard packaging for fence panels, posts, and smaller gates, versus our heavy-duty wood crating used for large Commercial and Industrial gates.
Standard Packaging (All Grades)
Standard packaging for panels, posts, and small gates
Bundled and wrapped for safe transit
Heavy-Duty Wood Crating (Commercial & Industrial Gates). Commercial and Industrial Single Gates 8 feet wide and wider and Commercial and Industrial Double Swing Driveway Gates 16 feet wide and wider automatically include wood crating in addition to standard packaging.
Crated for protection: Single gates 8′ wide and up
Driveway gates 16′ wide and up ship in wood crates
Learn more about shipping and unloading requirements on our Shipping Policy page.
