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What are the size limits of Channel Letters/Logo Signs?
Choosing the right channel letter size is important for both aesthetics and durability. Below is a quick guide to the maximum and minimum size options available for different types of metal and acrylic channel letters.
All Channel Signage – Size Limits
| Material | Variation | Frontlit | Backlit | Front & Backlit | Side Lit | Front & Side Lit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal | Trimless | 5″–40″ (Logo: 40″x40″) | 5″–80″ (Logo: 112″x72″) | 5″–40″ (Logo: 40″x40″) | — | — |
| Metal | Aluminum Resin – Frontlit | 5″–32″ (Logo: 32″x32″) | — | — | — | — |
| Metal | Aluminum Resin – Front&Backlit | — | — | 5″–32″ (Logo: 32″x32″) | — | — |
| Metal | Trimcap – Frontlit | 12″–220″ (Logo: 12″x12″–84″x220″) | — | — | — | — |
| Acrylic | Frontlit | 2″–24″ (Logo: 2″–26″) | — | — | — | — |
| Acrylic | Backlit | — | 2″–24″ (Logo: 2″–26″) | — | — | — |
| Acrylic | Front & Backlit | — | — | 2″–24″ (Logo: 2″–26″) | — | — |
| Acrylic | Side Lit | — | — | — | 2″–24″ (Logo: 2″–26″) | — |
| Acrylic | Front & Side Lit | — | — | — | — | 2″–24″ (Logo: 2″–26″) |
Metal Channel Letters – Size Limits
| Type | Letter Height (inches) | Logo Size Limit |
| Trimless Frontlit | 5″ – 40″ | up to 40″x40″ |
| Trimless Backlit | 5″ – 80″ | up to 112″x72″ |
| Trimless Front & Backlit | 5″ – 40″ | up to 40″x40″ |
| Aluminum Resin Frontlit | 5″ – 32″ | up to 32″x32″ |
| Aluminum Resin Front & Backlit | 5″ – 32″ | up to 32″x32″ |
| Trimcap Frontlit | 12″ – 220″ | 12″x12″ – 84″x220″ |
Acrylic Channel Letters – Size Limits
| Option | Letter Height (inches) | Logo Size Limit |
| Frontlit | 2″ – 24″ | 2″ – 26″ |
| Backlit | 2″ – 24″ | 2″ – 26″ |
| Front & Backlit | 2″ – 24″ | 2″ – 26″ |
| Side Lit | 2″ – 24″ | 2″ – 26″ |
| Front & Side Lit | 2″ – 24″ | 2″ – 26″ |
- Logos generally follow the same limits as letters but may vary depending on design complexity.
- Acrylic letters are best suited for small to medium signage, while metal letters cover larger installations.

