Font size for Posters
- 1 inch is 72 points
- For each 10 feet in viewing distance the font size should increase by 1 inch
- Poster viewers stand roughly 3-5 feet away so font size of 0.5 incb is good for headings
- Use sans-serif font for title and heading to improve legibility from a distance
- Use serif font for large body of text as they guide the eye along the line
- Don't go below 18 pt
| Section | Size (inch) | Size (pt) | Avg Size (pt.) | My Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Title | 1.0" – 2.0" | 72 pt – 150 pt | 108 | 108 |
| Authors/Affiliations | 0.75" – 1.0" | 54 pt – 72 pt | 62 | |
| Section Headings | 0.5" – 0.75" | 36 pt – 54 pt | 45 | 54 |
| Body Text | 0.33" – 0.44" | 24 pt – 32 pt | 28 | 32 |
| Captions/References | 0.25" | 18 pt | 18 |