If you’re ordering custom yard signs for the first time, the biggest surprise usually isn’t the design process — it’s the pricing curve. A single 18×24 sign can run anywhere from about $11 to $21, but once your order crosses into the dozens, the per-sign price can fall by half or more. Getting that math right before you check out is the difference between paying $3+ a sign and paying closer to $1.50, for the exact same print run.
This guide walks through what custom yard signs actually cost by quantity, which coroplast thickness fits your use case, how fast you can realistically get signs in hand, and which add-ons — stakes, double-sided printing — are worth budgeting for before you place the order.
Source: Get Solar Labels, Square Signs, and Balloon Innovations pricing pages, accessed August 2026
What custom yard signs cost, by quantity
Price per sign is almost entirely a function of quantity. Get Solar Labels’ published pricing for an 18×24 coroplast yard sign starts at $11.50 each for small orders, drops to $11.00 in the 24-47 sign range, falls to $7.00 once you hit 48-199 signs, and bottoms out at $5.25 per sign for orders of 200 or more. That’s a better than 2x spread between a one-off order and a pallet-sized run.
Other shops land in a similar range at the low end. eSigns prices a single 4mm coroplast 18×24 sign at $20.96, but that drops to $10.74 each once you order 10 — a discount curve that’s steep even in the first ten units. 55printing, meanwhile, quotes $18.66 for one sign printed both sides, or $15.15 for front-only. The takeaway: if you need more than a handful of signs, don’t price a single sample and multiply — request the actual bulk tier, since the per-unit cost at 50 or 100 units can be a third of the single-sign price.
None of this pricing assumes a minimum order. PrintRunner and YardSignPlus both advertise no minimum order quantity on yard signs, so a one-off sign for a graduation party or a garage sale is a normal order, not a special case.
4Mm vs. 10mm coroplast: which thickness to order
Nearly every custom yard sign is printed on coroplast, a corrugated plastic that’s inherently waterproof and holds up to rain and humidity without warping. The decision buyers actually need to make is thickness. 4mm is the industry-standard weight — thin, light, and the right call for short-term, budget-focused runs like a single open house weekend or a birthday yard card.
10mm coroplast is roughly six millimeters thicker and stays rigid even at larger sizes, where 4mm boards tend to flex or bow. It’s the better choice for high-wind locations, construction site signage, or anything meant to stay planted in the ground for a full season rather than a few days — professionals who’ve used both report that 10mm noticeably outperforms 4mm once wind becomes a factor. Both weights use UV-cured ink, so color fade isn’t the differentiator; structural rigidity is.
If you’re not sure which to pick, default to 4mm for anything coming down within 60 days and reserve 10mm for real estate signs, seasonal business signage, or locations that regularly see strong wind.
Turnaround time: how fast you can get signs
Turnaround for custom yard signs is fast compared to most print products, but it varies by order size. Square Signs quotes a standard two-day turnaround with a one-day rush option. YardSignPlus advertises production in as little as one business day, with overnight shipping available on top of that for time-sensitive orders like a last-minute campaign push or an estate sale this weekend.
Volume changes the math. Good Guys Signs holds to two business days for orders up to 250 signs, but that stretches to three business days once an order reaches up to 1,000 signs — the extra day covers additional print runs and packing, not a slower process per sign. If you’re ordering in the hundreds, build that extra day into your event timeline rather than assuming every quantity ships on the same schedule as a five-sign order.
Shipping is separate from production time and isn’t included in any of the turnaround figures above — factor in ground shipping transit on top of the print timeline if you’re not local to the printer.
Stakes, sides, and other add-ons
Stakes are usually priced separately from the sign itself unless a bundle explicitly says otherwise. Standard wire H-stakes start around $1.35 each, made from 9-gauge zinc-coated steel that slots into the coroplast’s corrugation channels. Heavy-duty stakes with thicker legs cost more but hold up better in soft or windy ground where a standard stake can slide or lean.
Printing both sides of a sign — so it reads correctly from either direction on a street — adds a meaningful chunk to the price. A.G.E. Graphics’ package pricing shows the gap clearly: 50 signs printed one side with no stakes runs $95 ($1.90 each), while 50 signs printed both sides and bundled with wire stakes jumps to $160 ($3.20 each). At 100 signs, one-sided with no stakes is $150 ($1.50 each) versus $245 ($2.45 each) for two-sided with stakes — roughly a 60-70% premium either way for the double-sided-plus-stakes bundle.
If your sign only ever gets viewed from one direction — say, mounted against a fence or a wall — one-sided printing is the easy way to trim the order total without touching quantity or material.
| Quantity | 1-sided, no stakes | 2-sided + wire stakes |
|---|---|---|
| 50 signs | $95 ($1.90/sign) | $160 ($3.20/sign) |
| 100 signs | $150 ($1.50/sign) | $245 ($2.45/sign) |
Sizes and when to size up
18×24 is the default size for custom yard signs — it’s the size most vendors price first and the one that reads clearly from a car at normal street speeds without dominating a small front yard. 24×18 is the same panel turned horizontal, common for real estate and directional signage. Smaller 12×18 signs work for close-up placements like a driveway or a porch, where a passerby is on foot rather than in a vehicle.
Step up to 24×24 or larger formats like 36×18 when the sign needs to be read from a distance — a busy road, a large yard set back from the street, or an event entrance where you want visibility from a full block away. Larger formats are also where the case for 10mm coroplast gets stronger, since bigger panels are more prone to sagging or bowing at the thinner 4mm weight.
Matching size to placement
A good rule of thumb: if the sign sits within about 20 feet of where people will read it, 18×24 or 12×18 is plenty. Past that distance, or anywhere drivers only get a two-to-three second glance, move up to 24×24 or larger so the text stays legible at a glance.
How to place an order without costly mistakes
Upload artwork sized to the exact sign dimensions with a small bleed margin — most print shops flag files that are undersized or missing bleed, which can delay an order by a full production cycle while you resend the file. Stick to vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) where possible; a low-resolution raster image that looks fine on a screen often prints blurry at 18×24.
Order a proof before committing to a large quantity, especially on color-critical jobs like a business logo or a branded event sign — screen colors and printed colors don’t always match exactly, and it’s a cheap way to catch it before 100 signs come off the press. And if you’re ordering for an event with a fixed date, work backward from the turnaround times above, add shipping transit, and build in at least a one-day buffer before you actually need signs in hand.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the standard size for a custom yard sign?
18×24 inches is the most common size and the default most printers price first. It’s readable from a passing car without overwhelming a typical front yard. Smaller 12×18 signs suit close-up placements, and larger formats like 24×24 or 36×18 work better for long sightlines or busy roads.
Is there a minimum order quantity for custom yard signs?
Most printers don’t enforce one. PrintRunner and YardSignPlus both allow orders of a single sign, so a one-off for a party or a garage sale is a normal order, not an exception.
How much do custom yard signs cost?
Expect roughly $11-$21 for a single 18×24 sign depending on the vendor, dropping toward $5-$7 per sign once you order in the hundreds. Two-sided printing and stakes add to the base price — typically 60-70% more per sign, based on A.G.E. Graphics’ published package pricing.
Do stakes come included with the sign?
Usually not, unless the listing explicitly bundles them. Standard wire H-stakes start around $1.35 each and are typically added as a separate line item at checkout.
Should I order 4mm or 10mm coroplast?
4mm is standard for short-term signs up to about 60 days and is the cheaper option. 10mm is worth the upgrade for high-wind sites, larger sign formats, or anything that needs to stay outdoors for a full season, since it resists bowing and holds up better in wind.
How fast can I get custom yard signs made?
Standard turnaround is typically 1-2 business days at most shops, with some offering next-day production. Large orders — several hundred signs or more — can take an extra day or two, so factor that in alongside shipping transit if you’re working toward an event date.
The bottom line
The fastest way to overpay for custom yard signs is to price a single sample and multiply it by the quantity you need — the real savings show up in the bulk tiers, often cutting the per-sign cost in half or more between a five-sign order and a 200-sign order. Match the material to how long the sign needs to survive outdoors, decide early whether one side or two actually gets seen, and price stakes as their own line item rather than assuming they’re bundled in.
Get a quote at the actual quantity, size, and sidedness you need before comparing vendors — the headline “starting at” price rarely reflects what a full order will cost.