REKON TECHNOLOGY

License Plate Capture Calculator

Estimate plate pixel width, scene width, capture distance, viewing angles, shutter-speed guidance, and overall license-plate capture suitability.

PLATE PIXELS • ANGLE • SPEED

CAPTURE RESULTS

License plate performance

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Enter the camera, roadway, and vehicle values, then calculate.

Plate Pixel Widthhorizontal pixels
Scene Widthat plate distance
Line of Sightcamera to plate
Vertical Angledownward angle
Combined Anglehorizontal + vertical
Shutter Guidancestarting point
Lane Coveragescene vs lane
Capture Ratingestimated suitability
Maximum Distancefor current pixel target
Plate pixel target0 px
Angle suitability

Top View

Side View

Engineering Details

Horizontal Field of View
Pixels Per Foot
Effective Plate Width
Recommended Minimum Plate Pixels
Speed Assessment
Design Assessment

Plate Pixels

More horizontal pixels across the plate generally improve character readability, but lighting, focus, compression, glare, and shutter speed remain critical.

Capture Angle

Lower horizontal and vertical angles preserve the apparent width and height of the plate. Large combined angles reduce usable plate detail.

Design Note

This is a planning calculator, not a manufacturer certification tool. Confirm final performance with the selected camera, illuminator, lane geometry, and real-world test captures.