American Nameplate
103 Center Street
P. O. Box 291
Brewer, Maine 04412
Phone: (207) 989-0185
Toll-Free: (800) 355-1843
Fax: (207) 989-0186
orders@amernameplate.com
Letter Height
To determine an approximate size for your product - or if you are constrained by a specific size - you need to considere letter height.
You want your product to have appropriate visibility for its use. To determine an approximate width, a good rule of thumb is to assume that a letter is as wide as it is high.
Here's a chart that will provide you with some guidance:
| MAXIMUM READABLE DISTANCE | LETTER HEIGHT |
|---|---|
100' |
3" |
150' |
4" |
200' |
6" |
350' |
8" |
400' |
9" |
450' |
10" |
525' |
12" |
630' |
15" |
750' |
18" |
1000' |
24" |
1250' |
30" |
1500' |
36" |
1750' |
42" |
2000' |
48" |
2250' |
54" |
2500' |
60" |
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