What size yard sign should I get

Measure from the sign location to the person who needs to read it. At 30 feet, the important words should be about 3 inches tall. At 60 feet, use about 6 inches. The rule is a planning guideline, not a guaranteed reading distance: speed, light, contrast and eyesight all matter. A small phone number underneath does not share the headline's range.

A larger panel only improves visibility when you enlarge the lettering. Keep the main message to two or three words, use strong contrast and reserve a separate line for the phone number. Stand at the intended viewing point before ordering; a parked car, shrub or fence can obscure even a large sign.

This size suits walkway directions, garage sale arrows and slow parking lot traffic. A 3 inch headline is a practical starting point for about 30 feet. Use one destination and one arrow rather than a full street address. The 12 x 18 dimensions describe the panel; its stake is separate and included. Install it where the decision happens, not after the turn.

Real estate agents usually choose 18 x 24 for the main listing or open house message. It has room for a prominent headline, an agent name and a contact line without making every line tiny. With 4 to 5 inch main letters, plan for roughly 40 to 50 feet. Double sided printing helps when traffic approaches from both directions; it does not change the panel size.

Contractors and campaigns often choose 24 x 36 when the audience is farther away or moving faster. Main letters around 6 to 8 inches support a planning range of 60 to 80 feet. Use the extra space for larger words rather than a longer list of services. Check the property line, local sign limits and wind exposure before picking the larger panel.

All three sizes use 4 mm coroplast with full color printing. Prices in the table are double sided and come from the same live price table as checkout. Ten 18 x 24 signs cost $129.90; one costs $17.99. Each includes a galvanized H stake, so there is no separate stake charge. Shipping is $9.95 when the items subtotal is below $99.00, and free at $99.00 and above. Alaska and Hawaii freight is quoted individually.

We print in Woodland Hills, California and ship to all 50 states. Print ready sign orders paid before 10:30am Pacific on a business day print that day. Choose the size first, then verify that your design's most important line is actually large enough at that size.