Letter Height Visability Chart
What letter size should I use on my sign?
The following chart is a standard guideline used by most sign professionals and is only accurate if your sign has adequate contrast (like black in white and NOT something like gray on white):
The following chart is a standard guideline used by most sign professionals and is only accurate if your sign has adequate contrast (like black in white and NOT something like gray on white):
Letter Height (in Inches) |
Maximum Readable |
Distance for Maximum Impact |
2" |
50' |
20' |
3" |
100' |
30' |
4" |
150' |
40' |
6" |
200' |
60' |
8" |
350' |
80' |
9" |
400' |
90' |
10" |
450' |
100' |
12" |
525' |
120' |