How Big Should Monograms Be on Towels to Be?

Five Inch is Standard

The standard size for the letters on the monogrammed bath towel is five inches. The monogram appears centered on the bottom of the towel and rests four inches above the bottom edge or 1 1/2 inches above the towel.

It depends on the Number of Letters

Grace points of Style that some towel owners prefer to use three letters to represent their first, middle, and last names. Some married couples also prefer to monogram each spouse's initials on their respective towels. Because the number of letters in a monogram can vary and because three five-inch letters can dominate the simplicity of the towel. Learn more about monogrammed beach towels here

Bottom line

If you prefer a single letter, go with a 5-inch height. However, three cards that size would dominate a towel, so stick with 4 inches of cards if you opt for monograms with multiple initials.