Standard Posters
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Watch the Standard Posters overview from 4OVER4.COM. A short walkthrough of options, premium stocks, live pricing and fast turnaround.
- From $108.75 per set of 50, with the per-poster price dropping as the run climbs all the way to 25,000.
- 6 sizes, from an 11" x 17" counter sheet up to a wall-filling 22" x 28", plus custom sizing anywhere in that range.
- 9 stocks: 70# uncoated, 100# gloss and silk/matte text, 80# gloss and 100# silk/matte covers, 14pt gloss and uncoated covers, and waterproof 8mil and 15pt synthetic plastic.
- Full color on the front with a blank back, or full color on both sides, finished plain or with a High-Gloss UV Coating.
- 5 business day standard turnaround, with 4-day, 3-day, 2-day, Next-Day and Same-Day rush, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 70 reviews.
Print a Poster People See From Across the Room
A poster is the print that owns a wall. Where a flyer fits in a hand and a business card fits in a pocket, a poster claims a window, an easel, or a bulletin board and reads clearly from the far side of a room. Promote a sale, a concert, an open house, or a new menu, and it puts your message somewhere nobody can walk past without noticing. Standard posters start at $108.75 for a set of 50, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 70 reviews.
These big sheets do a lot with one file. You print one side or both, pick a stock that holds up on a wall, and scale the same design from a single storefront sheet to thousands for a citywide push. Want to see how standard posters sit next to the rest of the wall-and-window lineup? Browse every option on posters printing, or stay here and build yours from the choices below.
The price rewards a bigger run. A set of 50 starts at $108.75, and the per-poster cost keeps sliding as the count climbs, so a full campaign run costs far less per poster than a quick test batch. A run of 200 works out to about $1.01 each, and 1,000 posters drop to roughly 41 cents each. Tap any tier below to see the live set total and exactly how much each step up saves before you commit.
What Are Standard Posters?
Standard posters are large-format printed sheets, bigger than a flyer, printed full color in 6 sizes from 11" x 17" up to 22" x 28", on any of 9 stocks. People reach for them when a small print would get lost: retail and sale signs, event and concert promos, oversized menus, real estate listings, classroom charts, and wall decor. Because the sheet is large and the color is full, the poster reads across a room instead of getting pocketed and forgotten. If you need a poster that hangs from a rail or stands on its own, the Mounted Posters add a rigid backing, and this standard sheet sits right beside them as the flexible, print-and-hang option.
Indoor vs outdoor poster stocks
Nine stocks sound like a lot until you split them by where the poster hangs. Paper and cover stocks are for inside; the two synthetics are for anywhere the poster can get wet.
| Stock | Where it survives |
|---|---|
| 70# uncoated text | Indoors, taped or pinned, when you want a flat non-reflective sheet that can be written on |
| 100# gloss and silk/matte text | Indoors, the everyday poster weight, with gloss for saturated photography and silk/matte for type-heavy art under bright lights |
| 80# gloss and 100# silk/matte cover | Indoors on an easel or in a frame, stiff enough to stand without curling at the corners |
| 14pt gloss and uncoated cover | Indoors where the poster is handled, moved between locations, or leaned against a wall for a week |
| Waterproof 8mil synthetic | Outdoors and in wet rooms, it does not soften or wrinkle when it gets rained on or wiped down |
| 15pt synthetic plastic | Outdoors where the poster also has to stay rigid, for construction hoardings, car parks and anywhere it is exposed on both faces |
A High-Gloss UV Coating on a paper stock adds shine and scuff resistance, but it is not waterproofing. If the poster is going outside, pick one of the two synthetics.
What Size Should a Poster Be?
The right size comes down to how far the message needs to travel. An 11" x 17" or 12" x 18" works for a counter sign or an indoor board. A 16" x 20" or 18" x 24" reads well as a window display or an event easel. A 22" x 28" commands a wall from a distance. All 6 sizes, both finishes, and the full stock list are grouped below exactly the way the live configurator presents them, so you know what you can change before you change it. If you need to go much larger, the Large Format Posters print bigger for banners and murals, and the Framed Posters arrive ready to hang.
Here are a few easy ways to make a standard poster pull its weight.
Poster sizes and where each one reads from
Size is the decision that changes everything else, because it sets how far away the poster still works. Match the size to the distance the reader will be standing at.
| Size | Reads from | Typical placement |
|---|---|---|
| 11" x 17" | Arm's reach, close enough to read a list of prices | Counter card, till point, lift lobby, staff noticeboard |
| 12" x 18" | A step or two back | Cafe window, menu board, gig poster on a wall of other gig posters |
| 16" x 20" | Across a table or a small room | Easel at an event, in-store display beside the product |
| 18" x 24" | Across a room or a corridor | Bulletin board, hallway, campus notice wall, class or concert promo |
| 22" x 28" | From the pavement, through glass | Storefront window, sale announcement, cinema-style wall poster |
| Custom | Set by the wall you are filling | Anywhere inside the 11" x 17" to 22" x 28" range that a fixed size does not fit |
The rule underneath the table is simple: the further the reader stands, the fewer words the poster can carry. At 11" x 17" you can list a full menu. At 22" x 28" the headline and the date do the work, and everything else is detail for the person who walks closer.
Pick a stock that holds up
A light text stock keeps a big sheet affordable and easy to tape up, while a heavier cover weight gives the poster body so it stands on an easel without curling. If it needs to survive weather or handling, the 8mil and 15pt synthetic plastic stocks are waterproof and tear-resistant. The default 100# Gloss Text keeps it clean and cheap, and a High-Gloss UV Coating makes a photo or bold color really snap.
Design it without a designer
You do not need a design background to make a poster look sharp. Start from a professionally built layout in our poster design templates, then change the colors, copy, and image in the online editor in minutes. A big canvas gives one strong idea room to breathe.
Already have your artwork? Skip the editor and download a press-ready blank instead. Each blank poster template is built at the real trim size with the bleed and safe margin already drawn in, so your design never crowds the cut. Grab the size that matches your order below, drop your art in, and upload.
Wally makes your message impossible to miss
Why a $108.75 stack of big, bold sheets does the work of a whole wall.
Fifty posters cost $108.75, and the large full-color sheet reads clear across a room. Use them for sales, events, menus, or wall decor. Pick a size from 11 by 17 up to 22 by 28 inch, set your speed, and Wally gets them printed fast, even Same Day out of NYC.
Press-Ready Blank Templates
How Much Do Standard Posters Cost?
Standard posters start at $108.75 per set of 50, and the per-poster price keeps dropping as the quantity climbs toward 25,000, so a cheap poster really comes down to how big a run you order. There are 25 quantity tiers in all, and 200 is our best-rated run. So how many do you actually need? Drag the slider below to set your count and watch both the set total and the true per-poster cost update live, and find the point where one more step up barely moves the budget.
Can You Fold or Perforate a Poster?
Yes. A standard poster does not have to stay a flat sheet. Folding is available in 10 styles, from a simple half fold and trifold to Z-fold, accordion, gate fold, and closed gate, so a large poster can fold down to mail or hand out flat. Perforation can be added when you want a clean tear-off section, like a coupon along the bottom or a reply slip. Folding price is confirmed after our team reviews your file, so the layout folds exactly where it should. Pair either with full color on both sides and a finish that fits, and one poster starts doing the work of several pieces.
How Do Standard Posters Compare to the Rest of the Range?
Standard posters are the flexible, print-and-hang pick, but they are not your only move. If you are weighing a rigid mounted board, a ready-to-hang frame, or a much larger sheet, it helps to see the trade-off in plain numbers. The chart below lines up standard posters against their closest siblings so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.
See How a Finished Poster Lands
Words only go so far. Want to see how stock, color, and finish come together on a real poster? The gallery below collects work our own customers printed in-house, across different sizes, stocks, and finishes, so you can borrow ideas and see how a choice actually reads at 18 or 24 inches. Tap any print to see it larger.
Real Posters Our Customers Printed
Same day and next day poster printing
Standard production is 5 business days. When the date has already moved, the rush ladder shortens it one step at a time.
- 4 business day, the smallest step up, for a launch that slipped by a week.
- 3 business day, still a working week, for an event confirmed late.
- 2 business day, the usual choice when a weekend is in the way.
- Next-Day, printed and out the following business day.
- Same-Day, printed and out the same business day.
What a same day poster order needs from you
A same day job spends its whole window in production, so nothing can wait on the artwork. Have a print-ready file at the exact size you are ordering, with the bleed already in it, and approve the online proof the moment it reaches you. If any of that is still moving, order Next-Day and keep the file work honest rather than gambling the run.
How Fast Can You Get Posters?
Standard posters print on a 5 business day standard turnaround, and when a date sneaks up you can move that to 4-day, 3-day, 2-day, Next-Day, or even Same-Day production. Each step buys back time for a set percentage on top of the base price, so you only pay for speed when you actually need it. Same Day orders must be approved by noon EST to ship that day. Compare every turnaround tier below and see exactly what the rush adds before you pick.
See the Rest of Our Range
Standard posters are one stop in a much larger lineup, and you can scan the full print product range any time. If a rigid mounted board, a framed print, or a larger sheet would serve you better, the rest of the family is one tap away. Each option shows its own starting price and links straight to its product page, so finding the right fit takes seconds.
Print Your Posters Today
At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it's backed by a satisfaction guarantee and 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever size, stock, or finish you pick, these standard posters are built to read big and hold up on a wall. Need them before a launch or an event? Our Same-Day production keeps you covered. Print your posters today.
Standard Posters: Frequently Asked Questions
How much do standard posters cost at 4OVER4.COM?
Standard posters start at $108.75 for a set of 50, which works out to about $2.18 a poster. The per-poster price keeps dropping as the run grows, all the way down to roughly 10 cents each at 25,000.
What sizes do standard posters come in?
Six sizes: 11" x 17", 12" x 18", 14" x 22", 16" x 20", the classic 18" x 24", and a wall-filling 22" x 28". You can also request a custom size.
What paper are 4OVER4 posters printed on?
Nine stocks, from a light 70# uncoated text up to a sturdy 14pt cover in gloss, silk and uncoated finishes, plus two waterproof synthetic plastics, an 8mil and a heavier 15pt, for posters that face moisture or heavy handling.
Can you print waterproof or tear-resistant posters?
Yes. Two of the nine stocks are synthetic plastic, 8mil and 15pt, which resist water and tearing, so they hold up in a window, a kitchen, or a humid hallway where regular paper would curl. Backlit Film is also available for light-box displays.
How fast can I get posters printed?
Standard production is 5 business days. You can rush to 4-day, 3-day, 2-day, Next-Day, or Same-Day, each adding a set percentage on top of the base price. Same-Day orders must be approved by noon EST.
Can posters be printed double-sided or folded?
Yes. Print full color on one side (4/0) or both sides (4/4), add a High Gloss UV coating, and pick from 10 folding styles like Half Fold, Trifold, and Z-Fold, with optional perforation for tear-off sections.
