The Sign Letter Visibility Chart
A sign that catches the eye can attract customers to your business. What goes into making a sign that attracts passersby's attention? The size of your letters is as important as font and color. The text on your sign will stand out better when it is large and bold.
When planning your sign, you should consider the maximum distance that the chosen text size will allow you to see it. The maximum visibility distance is the maximum distance a person can stand from your sign and still be able to see it clearly. A letter height visibility chart is a useful tool to help you determine the best size of lettering for your sign. Below, we'll show you how to use the chart and give some tips on fonts and colors.(Pink Vinyl Wraps)
How to Use a Sign Letter Height Visibility chart
Does a sign have to be a certain size? Yes, if you want people to understand what your sign is saying. The distance between the sign and traffic is what determines letter height. To use the letter height chart, you must first determine the distance between the sign and the viewer.
If you have a pedestrian walkway in front of your store and parking spaces, people who drive through the lot will be approximately 50 feet away from your front entrance. The distance from the main road up to the front door of a grocery store is about 200 feet. For a large retail store like Walmart or a mall, there may be about 300 feet between the front and the main road.
Check the chart for letter height visibility once you have the distance determined. You can then determine the size of the letters for the signage based on the distance you want to read them at.
Find the distance in the middle of the chart, and then find the line height in the far left. Follow the same steps to determine the maximum distance readable. However, this time, find the distance measurement in column far left.(Blue Vinyl Wraps)
Signage letters, for example, should be at least 10 inches high to make them easy to read. According to the letter-height visibility chart, your sign can still be read from 100 feet away with 3 inch lettering.