Roll-Up Banner Sizes: Standard Dimensions in cm, Inches and Feet

Quick answer: the standard roll-up banner (also called a pull-up banner) is 85 × 200 cm. The other common sizes are 80 × 200 cm, 100 × 200 cm, 120 × 200 cm and 150 × 200 cm. The height is almost always 200 cm; what changes is the width.

Roll-up banner sizes at a glance

Size (W × H)	In metres	In inches (approx.)	Best for
80 × 200 cm	0.8 × 2 m	31.5 × 79 in	Reception areas, shop entrances, tight spaces
85 × 200 cm (standard)	0.85 × 2 m	33.5 × 79 in	Most events, conferences, retail and office branding
100 × 200 cm	1 × 2 m	39.4 × 79 in	Exhibitions, mall activations, busy event floors
120 × 200 cm	1.2 × 2 m	47.2 × 79 in	Larger exhibition stands, product launches
150 × 200 cm	1.5 × 2 m	59 × 79 in	Backdrops, stage sides, photo walls

Some stands also have an adjustable pole, so the visible height can be lowered (for example to 160 or 180 cm) when you are under a low ceiling or on a table-top display.

Which size should you choose?

• One banner at a small event or in-store: 85 × 200 cm. It is wide enough to read from across a room and still fits in the boot of a car.
• Tight corners or narrow walkways: 80 × 200 cm.
• Exhibition stand or a crowded hall (for example at a big trade show in Dubai, Riyadh or London): 100 × 200 cm, or two 85 cm banners side by side.
• A backdrop behind a speaker or a photo spot: 120 or 150 × 200 cm, or several banners placed together to form a wall.
• Visible from both sides (mall walkways, open exhibition floors): a double-sided 85 × 200 cm stand.

Design and print file tips

• Keep the top 80–100 cm for your message. That is eye level, so put your logo and main line there. People rarely read the bottom third.
• Leave space at the bottom. Most bases hide a few centimetres of the print inside the cassette, so do not place text or logos in the bottom 10 cm.
• Use big text. A headline of at least 10 cm tall can be read from about 5 metres away.
• File setup: design at full size (for example 850 × 2000 mm), CMYK colours, at least 100–150 dpi, and send a PDF with fonts outlined.
• Fewer words work better. Logo, one headline, three short points and a website or QR code is usually enough.

Roll-up vs pull-up vs pop-up banners

“Roll-up”, “pull-up” and “retractable” banners are the same product: the print rolls into an aluminium base and is pulled up onto a pole. A “pop-up” display is different: it is a larger folding frame, usually 2–3 metres wide, used as a full exhibition back wall.

Order a custom roll-up banner

Merchlist prints custom roll-up banners at the standard 85 × 200 cm print size, supplied with the stand. There is no minimum order, so you can order a single banner. Upload your artwork or design it online, and our team checks every file before printing. We deliver across the UAE and the Middle East and ship worldwide.

Planning a full stand? See our trade show and exhibition displays, including banner flags and backdrop banners.

FAQ

What is the most common roll-up banner size?

85 × 200 cm. 80 × 200 cm is a close second and is often used as the budget option.

What is the size of a roll-up banner in feet?

An 85 × 200 cm banner is about 2.8 × 6.6 feet. A 100 × 200 cm banner is about 3.3 × 6.6 feet.

What resolution should my design be?

At full size, 100–150 dpi is enough because people view the banner from a distance. For an 85 × 200 cm banner at 150 dpi that is about 5,000 × 11,800 pixels.

Can I use a roll-up banner outdoors?

Standard roll-up banners are made for indoor use. Outdoors, wind can tip them over, so for outdoor events choose weighted or water-base stands, or banner flags, which are designed for wind.

How heavy is a roll-up banner?

A standard 85 × 200 cm banner with its aluminium base usually weighs around 2.5–4 kg, so one person can carry and set it up in under a minute.