The 'fat finger' error is states a minimum of 44px x 44px (around 11mm x 11mm) is advisable for the contact patch of your finger/thumb.
- What is a good size for a button?
- What size is a 1 inch button?
- What size is a small button?
- How many pixels should a button be?
What is a good size for a button?
The size of a button also helps make it identifiable as one. Studies by the MIT Touch Lab suggests that 10mm x 10mm is the best minimum size for buttons due to the average size of fingertips. Designing buttons must not only be pleasing to the eye, but they also need to make tactile sense for the user.
What size is a 1 inch button?
How big is a 1 inch button? A 1 inch round pin is the size of a quarter. This size is popular with bands and artists. And our 1 inch square button is about the size of a standard postage stamp.
What size is a small button?
What Size is a Small Button? The term small button is quite subjective but most small buttons are under ½ inch (12mm) in diameter.
How many pixels should a button be?
Button size should not be less than 42 pixels and a maximum of 72 pixels. The most preferred button size is 60 pixels at a minimum, with 72 pixels optimal for certain users. Looking at research studies, a 72 pixel button was preferred by older users and overall produced the highest touch accuracy.