Banner & Sign Size Guide
Find the right banner or sign size for events, storefronts, and trade shows with viewing distance recommendations.
At 20 ft, minimum text height should be 0.8 inches
Retractable Banner
Use: Trade shows, lobbies
View Distance: 3-10 ft
Material: Vinyl or fabric
Table Banner
Use: Conference tables, booths
View Distance: 3-6 ft
Material: Fabric or vinyl
Street Banner
Use: Light pole banners
View Distance: 20-50 ft
Material: Heavy vinyl, mesh
Storefront Banner
Use: Building exterior
View Distance: 20-50 ft
Material: Heavy vinyl
Yard Sign
Use: Real estate, political, event
View Distance: 10-30 ft
Material: Corrugated plastic
Step & Repeat
Use: Photo backdrops, press events
View Distance: 5-15 ft
Material: Vinyl or fabric
Vehicle Banner
Use: Truck/trailer sides
View Distance: 10-50 ft
Material: Adhesive vinyl
Church/Venue Banner
Use: Indoor/outdoor vertical display
View Distance: 10-30 ft
Material: Vinyl or fabric
Construction Banner
Use: Construction fencing, building wraps
View Distance: 30-100 ft
Material: Mesh vinyl
Trade Show Backdrop
Use: Booth backdrops
View Distance: 5-20 ft
Material: Fabric tension
Banner Sizing Guide
Rule of thumb: 1 inch of letter height for every 10 feet of viewing distance. Use high contrast colors. Keep text to 7 words or fewer for readability from distance.
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