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8.25 × 3.5 in labels
8.25 × 3.5 inches is sized as a wrap for standard 12 oz beverage cans, which are about 2.6 inches across: the long side goes around the roughly 8.2 inch circumference with a slight overlap at the seam, and the 3.5 inch height stays on the straight wall between the rounded shoulders. Measured against everyday packaging, it suits a notebook cover (5.5 × 8.5 in) and a 6 × 9 in bubble mailer (6 × 9 in). Inside the safe area there is room for about 23 lines of roughly 138 characters at 8 pt, or a full-size UPC-A barcode plus a product name.
- 12 oz can wrap
- Rectangle
- 8.25 × 3.5 in
- 209.6 × 88.9 mm
- 28.88 sq in
Starts at $151.15 (100 labels), $45.00 setup
Live prices for 8.25 × 3.5 in labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $156.74 | $1.567 | $151.15 |
| 250 | $188.08 | $0.752 | $181.36 |
| 500 | $239.63 | $0.479 | $231.07 |
| 1,000 | $340.23 | $0.340 | $328.08 |
| 2,500 | $622.28 | $0.249 | $600.05 |
| 5,000 | $1,008.37 | $0.202 | $972.36 |
CAD, excludes tax, matte white paper – setup $45.00 per design.
Where 8.25 × 3.5 in labels work best
12 oz beverage cans
Wraps the 2.6 in can body with a slight seam overlap; the 3.5 in height stays on the straight wall below the shoulder.
Notebook cover label
Leaves 0.1 in at the sides and 1 in top and bottom on a 5.5 × 8.5 in surface.
Pallet and tote labels
Totes and pallets: big type plus a barcode across 210 × 89 mm.
Inside-window posters
8.25 × 3.5 in faces outward through glass for hours, menus or promotions.
Getting the layout right
Keep text and logos inside an 8.125 × 3.375 in safe area and do not go below 8 pt. Big labels go on easier from one edge: plan the design so a slight shift of 0.08 in is not noticeable.
Flat use: 8.5 × 3.75 in of face. Wrap use: about 2.71 in across or more, with 8.25 in going round.
Area-wise 8.25 × 3.5 in beats 7 × 4 in by 3% – 7 × 4.25 in offers another 3%. Per thousand, 7 × 4.25 in is roughly $15.40 dearer.
Paper and film options for 8.25 × 3.5 in
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Rolls and cores
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 3,500 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 940 labels |
One wide, 3 mm apart (estimate)
Common questions
How much text fits on an 8.25 × 3.5 in label?
At 8 pt, roughly 23 lines of 138 characters inside a 1/8 in safe margin; at 10 pt about 18 lines of 110. Shorter lines with more space read faster on a shelf.
How much do 8.25 × 3.5 in labels cost?
$156.74 for 100 and $340.23 for 1,000 ($0.340 each) on matte white paper today, plus $45.00 setup once per design.
Can I get 8.25 × 3.5 in labels on a 1 inch core?
Yes – roughly 940 max on 1″ (handheld dispensers), versus 3,500 on the standard 3″ core.
What resolution is needed for 8.25 × 3.5 in labels?
300 dpi: 2,513 × 1,088 px. That covers the 8.375 × 3.625 in bleed area; vector PDF or SVG avoids resolution worries altogether.
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