Measuring up for a field (5 bar) gate isn't as straightforward as it seems and can be tricky. This is further complicated because there are no standard fitting sizes. The dimensions of the various styles and types of fittings can vary between suppliers. The dimensions shown below are for the fittings we currently supply, so if you use other fittings, you may need to adjust the dimensions. The infographic below shows how to calculate the required gate width for existing posts or the distance between posts to suit a particular gate size.
