QR Code Size Basics
The minimum QR code size depends on:
**Scanning distance****Print quality****Data complexity**Minimum Sizes by Use Case
Business Cards
**Minimum**: 2cm x 2cm (0.8" x 0.8")**Recommended**: 2.5cm x 2.5cm (1" x 1")Flyers & Brochures
**Minimum**: 2.5cm x 2.5cm**Recommended**: 3cm x 3cmPosters (A3/A2)
**Minimum**: 5cm x 5cm**Recommended**: 8cm x 8cmBillboards
Rule: 10:1 ratio (distance:size)10 meters away = 1 meter QR codeProduct Packaging
**Small products**: 1.5cm x 1.5cm minimum**Large products**: 3cm x 3cm recommendedDigital Displays
**Minimum**: 240 x 240 pixels**Recommended**: 300 x 300 pixelsThe 10:1 Rule
**Scanning distance ÷ 10 = Minimum QR code size**
Examples:
30cm away → 3cm QR code1 meter away → 10cm QR code5 meters away → 50cm QR codeTips for Better Scanning
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