Complete size guide for 2025. Standard dimensions, industry recommendations, and how to choose.
The most popular name badge size is 1" × 3" (small) or 1.5" × 3" (standard). The best size depends on how much information you need to display, where the badge will be worn, and your industry standards. Most businesses choose 1" × 3" for simple name/title badges or 1.5" × 3" for badges with logos.
We offer the most popular name badge sizes, from compact 1" × 3" badges to larger 2" × 3" badges. Our online designer shows you exactly how your badge will look at each size before you order. Starting at $7.49 with FREE shipping.
Design Your BadgeVisual Size Comparison (to scale):
| Size | Dimensions | Best For | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 1" × 3" | Name only, name + title | 1-2 lines of text |
| Standard POPULAR | 1.5" × 3" | Name, title, small logo | 2-3 lines + logo |
| Large | 2" × 3" | Name, title, dept, large logo | 3-4 lines + logo |
| Executive | 1.25" × 3.5" | Premium look, longer names | 2-3 lines + logo |
| Square | 2" × 2" | Modern look, photo badges | Photo + name |
Perfect when you just need:
Retail, events, volunteers
Most versatile choice for:
Corporate, healthcare, hospitality
When you need to include:
Hospitals, corporations, trade shows
| Industry | Recommended Size | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 1" × 3" or 1.5" × 3" | Clean, unobtrusive, easy to read |
| Healthcare | 1.5" × 3" or 2" × 3" | Room for credentials → Healthcare Guide |
| Corporate | 1.5" × 3" | Professional look → Work Badges |
| Real Estate | 1.5" × 3" or 1.25" × 3.5" | Logo prominent → Real Estate Badges |
| Hotels/Hospitality | 1" × 3" or 1.5" × 3" | Elegant design → Hotel Guide |
| Trade Shows/Events | 2" × 3" or larger | Visible at distance → Convention Badges |
| Education | 1.5" × 3" | Room for role → Design Now |
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The most common standard size is 1.5" × 3" (height × width). This size accommodates a name, title, and small logo while remaining professional and unobtrusive. The 1" × 3" size is also very popular for simpler badges.
For most situations, a 1.5" × 3" badge offers the best balance of readability and size. If you need badges visible from further away (like at trade shows), consider 2" × 3" or larger. The key is font size — larger badges allow for larger, more readable text.
Yes, you can fit a small logo on a 1" × 3" badge, but it will be quite small. For logos to be clearly visible and recognizable, we recommend at least a 1.5" × 3" badge. Our online designer shows you exactly how your logo will look before ordering.
Most hospitals use 1.5" × 3" or 2" × 3" badges to accommodate credentials (RN, MD, PA, etc.), department information, and facility logos. Larger badges help patients quickly identify staff roles and qualifications.
At NameBadge.com, standard sizes (1" × 3", 1.5" × 3", 2" × 3") are typically priced the same. Custom sizes or unusual shapes may have slight price differences. Use our online designer to see exact pricing for your chosen size.
Yes! You can order multiple badge sizes in a single order. This is common for organizations where executives might prefer smaller, more elegant badges while staff need larger badges with more information. NameBadge.com's design tool saves each badge design separately, so you can create different sizes with different layouts in one order.
Real estate agents typically choose 1.5" × 3" or 1.25" × 3.5" (executive) size badges. The executive size is slightly longer, providing more room for brokerage logos, agent names, and credentials like REALTOR®. Metal badges in these sizes convey professionalism and make a strong first impression at showings and open houses.
For optimal readability, use 18-24 point font for names on standard (1.5" × 3") badges. Titles can be smaller at 12-14 points. On larger 2" × 3" badges, name fonts can go up to 28-32 points. NameBadge.com's design tool automatically suggests font sizes based on your badge size and text length.
Yes! Beyond standard rectangles, NameBadge.com offers oval, round, and custom die-cut shapes. Custom shapes can match your logo silhouette or create unique branded badges. Custom shapes typically cost $2-$5 more per badge and may require minimum quantities of 25+ badges. Call 800-243-9227 to discuss your design.
For employees with long names (10+ characters in first or last name), consider the 1.25" × 3.5" executive size or the standard 1.5" × 3" badge. The extra width on executive badges provides more horizontal space for longer names without reducing font size. Alternatively, you can use first name only, which works well for customer-facing roles.
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