Sign Size Tool
Determine the Optimal Sign Size for Maximum Visibility
Choosing the right sign size is essential for ensuring your message is seen and understood. Our Sign Size Tool helps you select the appropriate dimensions based on viewing distance and traffic speed.
Viewing Distance Guidelines:
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12" x 18": Suitable for close-range viewing, such as sidewalks or indoor settings.
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18" x 24": Ideal for residential areas with moderate traffic speeds.
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24" x 36": Best for commercial zones or areas with higher speed limits.
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48" x 96": Recommended for highways or locations where long-distance visibility is crucial.
Material Considerations:
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Corrugated Plastic: Lightweight and cost-effective, suitable for temporary signage.
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Aluminum: Durable and weather-resistant, ideal for long-term outdoor use.
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Poly-Coated Cardboard: Budget-friendly option for short-term events or promotions.
Utilize our Sign Size Tool to make informed decisions about your signage dimensions.
How to Choose the Best Sign Size for Speed and Distance
How large should your outdoor sign be? It depends on how fast traffic moves on the roads you're targeting.
This interactive guide will help you choose the right sign size based on traffic speed.
Click the road speed to see the recommended sign size.
12" x 18" Sign
Corrugated is best because its weather-tough, durable construction avoids repeat sign replacement costs. For longer lasting signage, consider an aluminum sign. Its 0.040" white smooth enamel clad aluminum ensures long, maintenance free service.
14" x 22" Sign
22"x 28" (folds to 14 x 22) Double Sided Sign
It's plastic coated both sides to be tough in cold and wet weather. It's bendable without cracking, making it a great option for cheap outdoor signage.
18" x 24" Sign
The corrugated 18x24 sign is the most common promotional sign (especially by contractors) because it's weather-tough, and its durable plastic avoids constant replacement. 18x24 aluminum signs are favorites of realtors because they last longer than corrugated signs, and they fit nicely into single rider h-frames.
22" x 28" Sign
28" x 44" (folds to 22 x 28) Double Sided Sign
It's plastic coated both sides to be tough in cold and wet weather. It's bendable without cracking, making it a great option for cheap outdoor signage.
24" x 24" Sign
Along residential roads, corrugated 24x24 plastic signs will probably be larger than your competition's standard sized signs. For maximum effect, choose full color.
24" x 36" Sign
The 24x36 sign is the largest corrugated yard sign, delivering tough, durable signage that you won't have to constantly replace.
24" x 48" Sign
The best bargain in this size is a single-side poly-coated cardboard sign. Another reliable option is a corrugated plastic sign. Both are long-lasting in cold and wet weather. Choose spot color screen print at a low cost, or get greater impact with digital printing.
28" x 44" Sign
The best bargain in this size is a single-side poly-coated cardboard sign. Long-lasting in cold and wet weather. Choose spot color screen print at a low cost, or get greater impact with digital printing.
48" x 48" Sign
At a jobsite or along fast rural roads, a 48x48 corrugated sign is the best choice. It’s large enough to contain effective messaging at a far distance and fast speed. It’s also weather-resistant, helping you look professional (and readable!) in dry or wet conditions.
48" x 96" Sign
For the largest format full color sign at an affordable price, consider a 4' x 8' corrugated sign. Mount it on a building, on poles, or request grommeting to hang it. Its plastic design keeps it looking professional in all kinds of weather and avoids constant replacement costs.
If you want a sign that will last years, upgrade to an alumalite sign. It's the highest quality 4' x 8' sign available. Alumalite is a strong, aluminum composite panel made of a high density corrugated polyallomer (CPA) core that will not swell, corrode, rot, wick water, or delaminate even under prolonged water exposure.
Factory-baked polyester painted aluminum faces add high gloss brilliance and rigidity. Will not crack, chip, flake or peel. When properly mounted between two posts, alumalite signs will withstand even the most extreme wind conditions. Sunlight stable inks are used, so your sign will retain a crisp, professional look even after extended outdoor exposure.