13,243 Reviews
Free Shipping for Orders Over $75
1-800-518-1217
  • Shop Products
    BannersBanners Only4Banner with Stands6Car SignsCar Magnets2Car Decals4Car Window Decals1Indoor SignsGator & PVC4Office Wall Signs5Big Checks1Stickers & Floor3Outdoor SignsYard Signs2Metal Signs2A Frame Signs5Window DecalsLow Cost Vinyl Decals1Clear & Backlit3Easy Install3Lettering & Die-Cut3Privacy2
    More Products
    Business Cards & Flyers6Stands & Frames2Business Cards & Flyers6Stakes, Frames, & PostsRetail Displays
    Banners
    Starting at $27.38 ea.
    Vinyl Banners
    Breakaway Banners
    Starting at $112.01 ea.
    Breakaway Banners
    Mesh Banners
    Starting at $46.50 ea.
    Mesh Banners
    Street Pole Banners
    Starting at $35.02 ea.
    Pole Banners
    Backdrops
    Starting at $483.42 ea.
    Backdrops
    Retractable Banner Stands
    Starting at $114.73 ea.
    Retractable Banners
    Classic Banner Stands
    Starting at $263.90 ea.
    Vertical Banners
    X Stands
    Starting at $92.34 ea.
    X Banners & X Banner Stands
    Horizontal A Frame Kits
    Starting at $296.26 ea.
    A-Frame Banners
    Outdoor Banner Frame
    Starting at $331.62 ea.
    In Ground Banner Frames
    Car Magnet On A Ford F-150
    Starting at $26.15 ea.
    Car Magnets
    Reusable Car Decal
    Starting at $45.45 ea.
    Reusable Car Decal
    Car Decal On A Gmc Yukon
    Starting at $30.10 ea.
    Car Decals
    Clear Car Decals
    Starting at $33.07 ea.
    Clear Car Decals
    Car And Truck Lettering
    Starting at $31.05 ea.
    Car and Truck Lettering
    Trailer Decals
    Starting at $30.10 ea.
    Trailer Decals
    Car Window Decals
    Starting at $101.92 ea.
    Car Window Decals
    Foam Signs
    Starting at $76.04 ea.
    Foam Board Signs
    Gator Board Sign
    Starting at $65.75 ea.
    Gator Board Signs
    Pvc Sign
    Starting at $81.81 ea.
    PVC Signs
    Styrene Signs
    Starting at $53.93 ea.
    Styrene Signs
    Acrylic Signs
    Starting at $305.54 ea.
    Acrylic Signs
    Restaurant Menu Boards
    Starting at $104.74 ea.
    Menu Boards
    Canvas Prints
    Starting at $61.13 ea.
    Canvas Prints
    Wall Lettering
    Starting at $37.28 ea.
    Wall Lettering
    Business Wall Graphics
    Starting at $127.43 ea.
    Wall Decals
    Image Of A Big Oversized Check
    Starting at $59.85 ea.
    Big Checks
    Vinyl Stickers
    Starting at $2.06 ea.
    Vinyl Stickers
    Clear Stickers
    Starting at $2.42 ea.
    Clear Stickers
    Floor Graphics
    Starting at $89.95 ea.
    Floor Decals
    Yard Signs
    Starting at $9.25 ea.
    Yard Signs
    Riders
    Starting at $17.43 ea.
    Real Estate Riders
    Real Estate Yard Signs
    Starting at $57.26 ea.
    Aluminum Metal Signs
    Brushed Metal Sign
    Starting at $121.72 ea.
    Brushed Metal Signs
    Signicade A Frame
    Starting at $181.80 ea.
    A Frame Signs
    Slide In A Frame
    Starting at $217.44 ea.
    Premium Slide-in A Frame Signs
    Metal A Frame
    Starting at $146.16 ea.
    Metal A Frame Signs
    Springer Signs
    Starting at $306.41 ea.
    Flex Signs
    Wind Signs
    Starting at $289.13 ea.
    Wind Signs
    Picture Of A Vinyl Decal On A Retail Store Front.
    Starting at $28.07 ea.
    Vinyl Decals
    Clear Window Decal
    Starting at $50.97 ea.
    Clear Window Decals
    Clear_Static_Cling_2Thumbnail_20200310
    Starting at $57.74 ea.
    Clear Static Cling
    Lightboxes
    Starting at $53.51 ea.
    Backlit Signs
    Reusable_Decal_Thumbnail_20200310
    Starting at $46.51 ea.
    Removable Decals
    Static_Cling_Thumbnail_20200310
    Starting at $37.90 ea.
    Static Window Clings
    Large_Poster_Thumbnail_20200310
    Starting at $27.47 ea.
    Large Posters
    Vinyl Lettering Thumbnail
    Starting at $31.07 ea.
    Store Window Lettering
    Die Cut Decals
    Starting at $59.64 ea.
    Die-Cut Decals
    Etched_Glass_Thumbnail_20200310
    Starting at $99.70 ea.
    Etched Glass Decals
    1.7_perforated_thumbnail_03062020
    Starting at $83.26 ea.
    Perforated Window Decals
    Blockout_Vinyl_Thumbnail_20200310
    Starting at $28.80 ea.
    Blockout Vinyl Decals
    Sign Frames Stakes
    Stakes, Frames, & Posts
    Retail Displays
    Retail Displays
  • Shop Designs
    IndustryAutomotive40Church46Construction60Home ServicePolitical55Real Estate26Professional Office2Retail Stores84Spa & SalonSchool & Sports38Graduation51Event105Holiday34ArtShow All
  • File Review
    • Products
    • Designs
  • Order History Design Files Tools Settings Log In
REFINE SEARCH
  • Products
  • Designs
  1. Home
  2. Tips & Guides
  3. Sign Letter Height Visibility Chart

Sign Letter Height Visibility Chart

Tips & Guides 3min Read

How To Choose the Correct Letter Height


Using custom signs is a great way to attract and connect with new clients and customers. When designing window decals, banners, or car signs, make sure your target market can read what you want to tell them. The size of the letters and logos, as well as the colors you choose, are crucial in creating a visible, easy-to-read sign.


Letter Height
(inches)
Distance for Best
Impact (feet)
Max. Readable
Distance (feet)
3"
30'
100'
4"
40'
150'
6"
60'
200'
8"
80'
350'
9"
90'
400'
10"
100'
450'
12"
120'
525'
15"
150'
630'
18"
180'
750'
24"
240'
1000'
30"
300'
1250'
36"
360'
1500'
42"
420'
1750'
48"
480'
2000'
54"
540'
2250'
60"
600'
2500'

Rule-of-Thumb

Signazon.com’s Letter Visibility Chart shows the maximum reading distance for your sign to make the best impact, as well as the overall readable distance. A good rule of thumb is every 1 inch of letter height provides 10 feet of readability with the best impact. For example, 3” tall letters make the best impact within 30’; however, they can still be seen and read from up to 100’ away.


Sign Location

When designing your sign, consider how you will be using it, as well as how far away the readers you want to impact will be. For example, if you are placing a sales advertisement inside your retail store, your text only needs to be visible to the people in the store. 1-2” letters (or smaller) would work just fine. However, if you are hanging banners and want drivers on a nearby highway to be able to see them, design your letters at 3” or even larger.


Color Scheme

Another important factor is to use contrasting colors when designing your sign. Text color with a contrasting background significantly increases the impact and visibility of your sign by making your text stand out more. On the other hand, using a background color that is similar to the text color can make your message almost impossible to see at any distance. Some of the most-visible text colors include black, red, and white, each of which can be seen the best with a contrasting background color. Readable distance can vary 10% depending on various color combinations.


Font Type

The font type that you choose can also impact the visibility of your text. Very thin fonts and script fonts can potentially decrease visibility. When choosing fonts, you should select a bold style that is easy to read and sufficient spacing between letters (kerning). Test this by typing your message in a computer program using different font styles, colors, and sizes. Printing the document out and post it against a wall. Stand back and view the message at different distances to see how font choice comes into play when choosing the proper lettering for your sign.


When ordering custom signs, there is a lot to consider. Your goal is to make the biggest impact on your intended audience. The size, colors, and styles you choose should all depend on what you want as your end result. Always consider how your sign will be viewed and who you are trying to reach. Trying to save a few dollars by purchasing a sign with smaller letters is not a wise decision. You may be wasting all your expense and efforts when the sign cannot be read by the customers or viewers you are trying to attract.


Page Authored By Katherine Halek

Company Info
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Help Center

Find Us
4000 E. Plano Pkwy
Suite A
Plano, TX 75074

Call US
1-800-518-1217
Monday - Friday
8:30AM - 7PM CST

Get Exclusive Deals!
Unlock Exclusive Deals and Offers!
JOIN NOW

© 2022 Signazon.com - All Rights Reserved

Terms Privacy Policy Site Map