A medical cross light board — also called a medical cross led board — is the glowing cross sign you see above medical shops, pharmacies and clinics across India. It works because customers recognise the shape instantly, even before they can read any shop name.
This guide compares the cross board options, colours and sizes so you can buy the right one the first time.
How a cross light board is built
Quality cross boards use an iron frame with weatherproof backing and rows of pixel LEDs that form the cross shape. Cheaper boards use LED strips that fade and fail sooner; pixel LEDs stay brighter for longer (30,000+ hours) and create sharper flashing patterns. Double-sided construction means the cross is visible from both directions of the road.
Red cross vs green cross boards
The Medical Plus LED Sign Board uses a red cross — the strongest colour for night-time contrast. The Medical & Pharmacy board and Green Clinic board use a green cross, the traditional colour for pharmacies and clinics. There is also a combined option: the Medical Red & Green board pairs red MEDICAL lettering with a green cross so you get both text and symbol.
Choosing the size
For most shop frontages, an 18x18 inch cross board is sufficient. Choose 24x24 inch if your shop is on a wide or fast-moving road, set back from the street, or competing with many nearby lit signs. Bigger boards remain readable from roughly double the distance.
Installation and running cost
Cross light boards hang from a hook on a rod or bracket above the entrance and plug into a normal socket — no electrician needed. LED cross boards consume very little power (similar to a ceiling fan), so running them through the night costs only a few rupees a day.
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FAQs
What is a medical cross light board?
It is a cross-shaped LED board, usually double sided, that hangs above medical shops, pharmacies and clinics so customers can spot the shop from a distance.
Which is better: red or green cross board?
Red gives the highest contrast at night; green is the traditional pharmacy and clinic colour. Choose the one that stands out among neighbouring shops.
How much power does an LED cross board use?
Very little — roughly comparable to a ceiling fan, so running it all evening costs only a few rupees a day.
What size cross board should I buy?
18x18 inch suits most shopfronts; pick 24x24 inch for wide roads, fast traffic or shops set back from the street.