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Signage FAQs | How Large should my sign be?

SYNOPSIS: Have you ever driven by a sign and wondered "What was that sign trying to sell or say?"  Not because you are speeding or nearsighted, just because the writing was too small for that location.  If signs have a recognized brand such as the Coke wave,

Getting sign size right for maximum visibility

BY: Bill Swanson, Signs and More, Inc

Have you ever driven by a sign and wondered "What was that sign trying to sell or say?"  Not because you are speeding or nearsighted, just because the writing was too small for that location. 

If signs have a recognized brand such as the Coke wave, a Cow or the Nike swoosh, the messages can be inferred by the reader.  

Is your sign getting your message out or is it poorly designed or too small to be effective?

Below is a visibility chart based on information provided by Pennsylvania Transportation Institute, Penn State University and the United States Sign Council (USSC). C1998           

Viewing Distance             Minimum Required Letter Height (in Inches)

100 ft.                                     4”

250 ft.                                    10”

360 ft.   (City block)             16”

500 ft.                                   22”

750 ft.                                   33”

1000 ft.                                 43”

1320 ft.  (1/4 Mile)             57”

Don’t waste your advertising dollars on signs that are not effective.  Let Signs & More, Inc (770-383-8808) design your sign with proper letter size the next time you want to get the most out of your sign.                Go to our Website www.signsmoreinc.com or see more Blogs.

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BIO: Bill Swanson founded Signs & More, Inc in 2007 after a career in manufacturing and industrial operations. A mechanical engineer with an MBA, Bill brings a practical, problem-solving approach to commercial signage. His expertise includes monument and pylon signs, EMCs, illuminated signs, vehicle graphics, sign restoration, permitting and installation throughout North Georgia.

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