How many lines fit on a standard name badge?
Answered by NameBadge.com · Updated August 2026
A standard 3 x 1 inch name badge comfortably fits two to three lines: a name, a title or role, and a company or department. A larger 3 x 2 inch badge holds three to four lines plus a logo. Keeping to essential text keeps the name readable at a distance.
A standard 3 x 1 inch name badge comfortably fits two to three lines of text, for example a name, a title or role, and a company or department. A larger 3 x 2 inch badge holds three to four lines plus a logo.
What should go on each line?
- Line 1: the person's name, set largest
- Line 2: job title, role, or pronouns
- Line 3: company, department, or location
What if you have more to say?
Keep only essential information on the badge so the name stays readable at a distance. A QR code can carry extra details, such as a full profile or digital contact card, without crowding the printed layout.
See the size guide to match your text to a badge, produced in-house in the USA.
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