What size banner should I order?
The common sizes are 2x4 ft for booth tables and indoor signs, 3x6 ft for storefronts, 4x8 ft for fences and outdoor visibility, and 2x6 or 2x8 ft for street and hallway banners. We print anything from 12 in up to 60 in on the short side and up to 600 in on the long side.
| Minimum size | 12 in on each side |
|---|---|
| Maximum short side | 60 in (5 ft) — our roll width |
| Maximum long side | 600 in (50 ft) |
| Custom sizes | Any dimension inside those limits |
Pick by where it hangs
| Use | Recommended size |
|---|---|
| Trade show table front | 2 x 4 ft or 2 x 6 ft |
| Trade show backdrop | 8 x 8 ft (two panels if needed) |
| Storefront window / above door | 3 x 6 ft or 3 x 8 ft |
| Construction or event fence | 4 x 8 ft |
| Real estate / roadside | 3 x 6 ft minimum, 4 x 8 ft preferred |
| Hallway or street pole banner | 2 x 6 ft or 2.5 x 8 ft with pole pockets |
| Birthday / celebration | 2 x 4 ft |
Our real size limits
Banners print from a 64 in roll that hems down to about 62 in usable, so one side must be 60 in (5 ft) or less and the other can run up to 600 in (50 ft). Orientation does not matter: either side can be the long one. Minimum is 12 in per side.
If you need something wider than 5 ft, we split it into panels that hang side by side, which is standard practice for large backdrops anyway.
Make sure it can be read
A rough field rule for headline text: 1 in of letter height per 10 ft of viewing distance, and double it for traffic moving at speed.
| Read from | Minimum letter height |
|---|---|
| 10 ft (booth) | 1 in |
| 50 ft (storefront) | 5 in |
| 100 ft (fence, parking lot) | 10 in |
| 35 mph roadside | 15 in+ |
Fewer words at a larger size beats a paragraph nobody can read.
Designing it
Use the banner designer to set the exact size first, then lay out the artwork. Changing size after the layout is done means refitting everything.