Sign guide
How big should your sign letters be?
A rough rule: about 1 inch of letter height per 10 feet of viewing distance. Use the calculator to size your sign for how far away people read it.
How big should my letters be?
Tell us how far away people read the sign from. We'll size the text so it actually lands.
- Best impact
- 4″
- reads comfortably
- Minimum
- 3″
- just legible
Letter-size results are general recommendations. Visibility also depends on font, contrast, traffic speed, mounting height, lighting, obstructions, and local sign regulations.