Size Guide

What size letters do I need to order?

Refer to the letter visibility chart below for letter sizing. This information is provided by the Pennsylvania Transportation Institute, Penn State University, and the United States Sign Council. For further details or additional information, contact the United States Sign Council at 1 (215) 785-1922.

Letter Visibility Chart
Viewing Distance	Minimum Letter Height
100 ft	4 in
250 ft	10 in
360 ft (a city block)	16 in
500 ft	22 in
750 ft	33 in
1000 ft	43 in
1320 ft (1/4 mile)	57 in

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