Font Size Guide for Printing
Preview how your text will look on A4 paper at any font size. Get recommendations for thesis, resume, poster, and business card printing — with characters-per-line and words-per-page estimates.
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Page Metrics for 12pt Times New Roman
Font Size Reference Table
| Context | Size |
|---|---|
| Thesis / Dissertation | 12pt 11-12pt |
| Resume / CV | 10pt 10-11pt |
| Business Card | 8pt 7-9pt |
| Poster (A2/A1) | 36pt 24-72pt |
| Flyer / Brochure | 10pt 9-11pt |
| Book / Novel | 11pt 10-12pt |
| Presentation Handout | 11pt 10-12pt |
| Footnotes / Captions | 8pt 7-9pt |
Font Size FAQs
What font size should I use for a thesis?
12pt is the standard font size for thesis and dissertation printing. Most Indian universities require 12pt Times New Roman with 1.5 or double line spacing. Some allow 11pt for the body text. Always check your university's formatting guidelines.
What is the best font size for printing?
For standard documents, 10-12pt is ideal. 12pt Times New Roman or 11pt Calibri are the most common choices. For professional documents like resumes, 10-11pt works well. For large-format printing (posters), use 24pt or larger for body text.
What is the minimum readable font size?
7pt is generally considered the minimum readable font size for normal vision. For body text, never go below 9pt. For elderly readers or accessibility, use 12pt or larger. Footnotes and captions can be 7-8pt but should not be the primary text.
How many words fit on an A4 page?
At 12pt Times New Roman with 1.5 spacing and 25mm margins, approximately 350 words fit on an A4 page. With single spacing, about 500 words. With double spacing, about 250 words. The exact count depends on font, size, spacing, and margins.
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