Sign Price Calculator
Price any sign or banner by the square foot. Enter your size, material cost, add-ons and markup — get your cost, your price, and your margin instantly.
1. Sign size
2. Material
3. Production costs
Toggle what this job needs — every rate is editable.
4. Markup
Your price
This is the same math that powers PrinterFlo's quoting.
Save your materials and rates once, then price any sign in two clicks — and turn it straight into a quote your customer can approve online.
Try PrinterFlo freeTypical retail sign prices per square foot
Ballpark of what shops charge customers (materials + print + standard finishing, before installation). Your market may vary.
| Material | Retail price / sq ft |
|---|---|
| Vinyl banner (13 oz) | $4 – $10 |
| Coroplast 4mm (yard signs) | $6 – $12 |
| Foamboard 3/16″ | $8 – $14 |
| PVC / Sintra 3mm | $10 – $16 |
| ACM / Dibond 3mm | $12 – $25 |
| Acrylic 1/8″ | $18 – $35 |
Sign pricing FAQ
How do you calculate the price of a sign?
Multiply the sign's square footage by your material cost per square foot, add production costs (printing, lamination, cutting, grommets, design time), then apply your markup. Formula: (materials + production costs) × (1 + markup %) = price per sign. This calculator does all of that automatically.
How much should I charge per square foot for a sign?
Typical retail prices: vinyl banners $4–$10/sq ft, coroplast yard signs $6–$12/sq ft, foamboard $8–$14/sq ft, ACM/Dibond panels $12–$25/sq ft, and acrylic $18–$35/sq ft. Prices vary by region, quantity, and finishing — use the calculator above with your own costs to find your number.
What is a good markup for a sign shop?
Most sign shops mark up total job cost by 100–250%, which works out to charging 2–3.5× cost. Small-format quick jobs usually carry higher markup than large wholesale runs. If you're unsure, start at 150% (2.5× cost) and adjust for your market.
How much does a 4×8 coroplast sign cost to make?
A 4×8 ft sign is 32 sq ft. At roughly $1.25/sq ft for 4mm coroplast plus $1.50/sq ft for printing, your cost is about $88. With a 150% markup you'd quote around $220, or about $6.90 per square foot.
Is my pricing saved or sent anywhere?
No. The calculator runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is stored or transmitted. Refreshing the page resets it.
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