Perhaps the first question to ask before “what is the size of a bumper sticker?” is “what is a bumper sticker?” In theory a “bumper sticker” is any outdoor durable sticker that can be stuck on a car bumper. That could include a vast amount of shapes and sticker sizes. But, traditionally a “bumper sticker” has been considered a large, rectangular piece of printed vinyl. So… what’s the most common bumper sticker dimensions?
What is the size of a bumper sticker? At Websticker we offer seven standard bumper sticker sizes that can be screen or digitally printed. The most standard bumper sticker dimensions (traditional style) is 3″ X 11.5″ bumper sticker. The largest bumper sticker size we offer is 3.75″ X 15″ but these big bumper stickers are being used less and less frequently.
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As far as the best bumper sticker dimension to use when ordering custom stickers and decals that depends on several factors such as how the sticker will be distributed and the design or message that will be printed. Bigger is not always better and the standard size of bumper stickers has been shrinking in the last few decades. More people have become reluctant to place loud big bumper stickers on their cars, so the average size of a bumper sticker has been shrinking and there has been increased use in alternative custom sticker sizes, shapes and styles.
At Websticker we print a great deal of stock sticker sizes as well as custom sizes and shapes that can be used on cars or in other outdoor locations. Another style of sticker that has become much more popular as an alternative to traditional bumper stickers is the vinyl cut decal which eliminates the need to print and offers a premium hand painted look.
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In the larger size, what is the minimal number of stickers that can be ordered and what are your prices? Are You Neutral to Political Statements and will you do political statements, whether you support it or not?
Hi Dave – The minimum on all bumper stickers is 125. All prices can be reviewed with the form at https://www.websticker.com/product/custom-bumper-stickers/
We are neutral to political statements/parties and will print anything unless we feel it is hate filled or something that we would not want children to read on the road.
I’ve been thinking about getting bumper stickers made up to help promote our website. I was wondering what the normal size was for bumper stickers. But now I’m thinking the 3X11.5 is probably too big. Something smaller, like a 2X7 would work out better.
I always recommend smaller if possible. Have you seen these sticker design tips? You can also consider vinyl cut lettering if you want to go bigger but not look like a cheap bumper sticker.
Just curious. Also wondering if my cheap printer would print something large enough to read. 🙂