Deck Post Calculator

DECKING v1.0

Post count = ceil(beam length ft / post spacing ft) + 1. Deck support posts are typically spaced every 6-8 ft along a beam.

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Deck Support Posts Needed
4 posts

Post count = ceil(beam length ft / post spacing ft) + 1. Deck support posts are typically spaced every 6-8 ft along a beam.

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Step-by-Step Guide

1

Enter Beam Length

Input the total length of the deck beam the posts will support.

2

Set Post Spacing

Adjust spacing within the typical 6-8 ft range based on your beam size (see the Deck Beam Calculator).

3

Get Post Count

View the total number of support posts and footings needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions (10)

Common questions and answers regarding this tool.

Deck posts are commonly spaced 6-8 ft apart along a beam, matched to the beam's span rating for its size (see the Deck Beam Calculator reference table).
Yes β€” each deck support post requires an appropriately sized concrete footing below the frost line, sized per local code for the tributary load it carries.
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Current version: v1.0
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