When it comes to signs, visibility is paramount. Where a sign is placed and how it is being received (Driving in a car, for example), is a key factor when deciding what content will go on the sign. Have you ever drivin by a nice looking, well designed sign but found it very difficult to read past the first line or two? Our chart below is a commonly accepted scale of visibilty for certain letter heights.
Letter Height (Inches) |
Distance For Best Impact (feet) |
Maximum Readable Distance (feet) |
---|---|---|
3″ |
30′ |
100′ |
4″ |
40′ |
150′ |
6″ |
60′ |
200′ |
8″ |
80′ |
350′ |
9″ |
90′ |
400′ |
10″ |
100′ |
450′ |
12″ |
120′ |
525′ |
15″ |
150′ |
630′ |
18″ |
180′ |
750′ |
24″ |
240′ |
1000′ |
30″ |
300′ |
1250′ |
36″ |
360′ |
1500′ |
42″ |
420′ |
1750′ |
48″ |
480′ |
2000′ |
54″ |
540′ |
2250′ |
60″ |
600′ |
2500′ |