Calculators

Baby Gate Calculator

Calculate spindle spacing, cut lengths, and lumber shopping for a custom baby gate.

Measurements

Gate Width

Gate Height

Red Rail Width

Gray Spindle Width

Gray Spindles

Blue Cap Thickness

Lumber Stock

Cut Sheet

PieceQtyCut Length
Top cap139"
Horizontal rails439"
Vertical spindles931 - 1/2"
Spindle spacing1 - 1/2"

Shopping List

BuySizeLinear FtBoards
Blue0.5 inches3.31 × 8 feet
Red3 inches13.02 × 8 feet
Gray3 inches23.63 × 8 feet

Decimal to Fraction

Decimal Inches

3 - 7/16"

Visual Preview

32.0"
1.50"
1.50"
1.50"
1.50"
1.50"
1.50"
1.50"
1.50"
39.0"
Width: 39.0"
Height: 32.0"

Spindle spacing is 1 - 1/2" — within the 4" child-safety limit.

Blue: Top cap
Red: Horizontal rails
Gray: Vertical spindles