Display viewing zone planner
The display viewing zone planner shows how much of a hanging board falls inside the viewing heights you choose.
Result and working notes
Use 100% print scaling for this record. The sketch is not life-size and must not be used as a cutting pattern. Check measurements against the real materials.
Board top above floor: 170 cm
The viewing zone is supplied by you. This is not an accessibility standard or a guarantee of readability.
| Board top above floor | 170 cm |
| Height inside the chosen zone | 70 cm |
| Area or quantity share | 77.7778 % |
| Height outside the chosen zone | 20 cm |
Free to use. A free account saves, downloads and prints your results, with no card.
Intersect the board vertical interval with the chosen lower and upper viewing heights and report the overlap. Adjust the numbers and check the live result before printing your measurement notes.
Last reviewed 3 October 2026.
Work out your display
- Measure the board, paper or existing item. Choose a single unit that matches the fields.
- Set height of board bottom from floor (cm), height (cm), preferred viewing zone lower edge (cm), preferred viewing zone upper edge (cm).
- Compare the live totals with the stated assumptions. Use a free account to download or print the measurement sheet.
How the estimate is calculated
Intersect the board vertical interval with the chosen lower and upper viewing heights and report the overlap. The viewing zone is supplied by you. This is not an accessibility standard or a guarantee of readability.
This utility supports the measuring and preparation work around a display. It provides plain quantities and dimension notes; custom lettering, bunting artwork, decorations and finished themed packs belong in the display maker.
Every result comes from the values you enter, with no model request or invented price.
Practical questions
How does display viewing zone planner work?
Intersect the board vertical interval with the chosen lower and upper viewing heights and report the overlap.
What should I check before using the result?
The viewing zone is supplied by you. This is not an accessibility standard or a guarantee of readability. Start with measured values for height of board bottom from floor (cm), height (cm), preferred viewing zone lower edge (cm), preferred viewing zone upper edge (cm).
Is this display preparation tool free?
Yes. You can calculate and preview without signing in. Saving, downloading and printing need a free account, with no card.
Will this produce a finished display pack?
No. It prints calculation notes for display viewing zone planner, rather than a design template or decorative artwork. When you want a finished board, lettering, bunting or decorations, the WallKiwi display maker designs them for you.
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Cite this tool
APA 7
WallKiwi. (2026, October 3). Display viewing zone planner. https://wallkiwi.com/tools/display-viewing-zone-planner
Harvard
WallKiwi (2026) Display viewing zone planner. Available at: https://wallkiwi.com/tools/display-viewing-zone-planner.
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