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QUIKRETE non-load-bearing fence-post hole dimensions

Converts QUIKRETE general non-load-bearing post guidance: embed one-third to one-half of above-ground height and add a separate 6-inch gravel layer to hole depth. Not deck structural footings; does not verify wind, soil, frost depth or local rules. Site requirements can supersede this general guide.

Converts QUIKRETE general non-load-bearing post guidance: embed one-third to one-half of above-ground height and add a separate 6-inch gravel layer to hole depth. Not deck structural footings; does not verify wind, soil, frost depth or local rules. Site requirements can supersede this general guide.

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Calculation method

Lower post embedmentheight/3
Upper post embedmentheight/2
Lower hole depth including gravelheight/3+15.24
Upper hole depth including gravelheight/2+15.24
Hole width referencewidth*3
Lower total post lengthheight*4/3
Upper total post lengthheight*1.5

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