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LETTER VISIBILITY CHART |
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This
Letter Sizing Chart is placed here for your convenience in helping
you determine the size of letters based on the distance they are to
be seen from. This is by no means an exact science, there are many
factors involved and this chart only represents the averages. The
colors of lettering on different background colors, letter styles,
weather conditions, amount and quality of light, a person's eyesight
and the speed at which you are driving past the signage can all
impact the readability. Larger letters doesn't always mean better legibility, the area around the letters or what is known as the 'white space' must be sufficient to allow the lettering to create a contrast with the background. Many people make the mistake of placing lettering too close to the edge of the sign background or crowding the 'useable' sign area on a building, and placing letters too close together in order to fit larger letters in a smaller space can drastically reduce the legibility of the sign. Tall slim letters are usually less legible than shorter standard styles, so the 'height' of a letter is not the main concern when creating readable copy on your sign. Your professional sign artist can help determine your needs and help you avoid wasting money on the wrong size and color of lettering. |
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This
letter readability chart is compiled with information based on the
California Institute of Technology. Readability distances will vary
with various color combinations and letter styles and stroke weight.
The maximum distances shown above is based on a standard weight,
block style letter, in RED or BLACK on a WHITE background. |
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This Chart Provided By Elliott Sign & Design and GEMINI Inc. |
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