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ADA Signage Calculator

Determine ADA-compliant sign dimensions, mounting heights, and estimated cost with tactile text and Braille options.

Inputs

Results

Recommended Center

54 in

≈ 9 smartphones

Est. Sign Cost

$66.00

≈ 13 cups of coffee

Min Mounting Height48 in
Max Mounting Height60 in
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Select sign type (room ID, directional, restroom, exit, etc.) to get ADA mounting specifications.
  2. Enter sign cost ($) for the quantity planned.
  3. Review required mounting height range, centerline height, and protrusion limits per ADA Standards section 703.
  4. Verify tactile text (Grade 2 Braille + raised letters) and non-glare finish requirements.
  5. ADA signage must be mounted on the latch side of the door -- verify door swing direction before installation.

What each input means

Sign Type
1 = Room identification, 2 = Exit sign, 3 = Restroom sign
Raised Text (tactile)
0 = No, 1 = Yes — ADA requires raised characters on permanent room ID signs
Braille
0 = No, 1 = Yes — ADA requires Grade 2 Braille on permanent room ID signs

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Sign Type = 1, Raised Text (tactile) = 1, Braille = 1 = 3 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Recommended Center
    Recommended Center
    54 = 54
  3. Calculate Min Mounting Height
    Min Mounting Height
    48 = 48
  4. Calculate Max Mounting Height
    Max Mounting Height
    60 = 60

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