Door hanger size and how to design one that works
Common door hanger sizes are 4.25 × 11 in and 3.5 × 8.5 in, printed on heavy card (about 14 pt) with a die-cut hole for the door handle. Put one offer and your phone number on the front, details and a QR code on the back, and keep text away from the hole.
Common sizes
| Size | Good for |
|---|---|
| 4.25 × 11 in | Room for a photo, offer and a short list of services |
| 3.5 × 8.5 in | Lower cost for large drops; one offer and contact details |
Front and back
- Front: headline offer, one photo, phone number.
- Back: services, a reason to act now ("working on your street this week"), QR code and expiry date.
Tips
- Leave a clear area around the hanger hole and the slit.
- Hang them on doors, not in mailboxes: in the US mailboxes are for postal mail only.
- Track response with a short code on each batch.
Questions
- What is the standard door hanger size?
- 4.25 × 11 in and 3.5 × 8.5 in are the most common in the US.
- What paper are door hangers printed on?
- Heavy card stock, usually around 14 pt, so they hang without bending.
- Can I put door hangers in mailboxes?
- No. In the US, mailboxes are for postal mail only; hang them on doors instead.