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6 × 2 in labels
A 6 by 2 inch label is a long, wide band. It wraps around cans and round containers, runs along the top or side of boxes and makes a good bumper-style text label.
- Rectangle
- 6 × 2 in
- 152.4 × 50.8 mm
- 12 sq in
$137.76 buys 100 (plus $45.00 setup)
Cost of 6 × 2 in labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $142.86 | $1.429 | $137.76 |
| 250 | $153.20 | $0.613 | $147.73 |
| 500 | $170.17 | $0.340 | $164.09 |
| 1,000 | $203.35 | $0.203 | $196.09 |
| 2,500 | $296.04 | $0.118 | $285.46 |
| 5,000 | $427.69 | $0.086 | $412.42 |
CAD, matte white, pre-tax · +$45.00 setup/design
Popular uses for 6 × 2 in labels
Can and tin wraps
Bands around tins and cans of about 2 inch diameter.
Box side strips
Product and variant names along the side of boxes.
Shelf and bin strips
Long labels for shelves, bins and racks.
Slogan and bumper stickers
Short slogans and messages in a long format.
Artwork advice
A 6 inch band wraps almost all the way around a 2 inch diameter container; leave about 1/4 inch at the back free of text for the seam.
Flat surfaces should measure 6.25 × 2.25 in or more. Used as a wrap, 6 in covers a bottle of about 1.99 in diameter almost completely.
Compared with 3 × 4 in, 6 × 2 in has 0% more room – the next step, 8 × 1.5 in, adds 0%.
Material choices
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll sizes for 6 × 2 in labels
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 6,100 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 1,600 labels |
Approx., 3 mm between labels
Common questions
Can a 6x2 label wrap a can?
It can wrap containers with a circumference of a bit more than 6 inches (about 2 inches in diameter). For standard 12 oz beverage cans (about 8.3 inches around) choose a wider label.
What does a run of 6 × 2 in labels cost?
Prices drop with volume: 100 labels are $142.86, 1,000 are $203.35 ($0.203 each). One $45.00 setup applies per design.
Do 6 × 2 in labels work in a label dispenser?
Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 6,100 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 1,600).
How do I set up 6 × 2 in label artwork?
Make the canvas 1,838 × 638 px (300 dpi) – that is 6.125 × 2.125 in including bleed – and keep text off the outer 1/16″.
Similar sizes
- 4 × 3 in labels
- 3 × 4 in labels
- 8 × 1.5 in labels
- 12 × 1 in labels
- 3.75 × 3.25 in labels
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