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 Width—horizontal pixels
Scene Width—at plate distance
Line of Sight—camera to plate
Vertical Angle—downward angle
Combined Angle—horizontal + vertical
Shutter Guidance—starting point
Lane Coverage—scene vs lane
Capture Rating—estimated suitability
Maximum Distance—for current pixel target
Plate pixel target0 px
Angle suitability0°

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.