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2.5 × 1.5 in oval labels

A 2.5 × 1.5 in oval label is 64 × 38 mm, a little smaller than a sugar packet. Where it fits best: the top of an 8 oz candle tin lid, plus the top of an 86 mm wide-mouth lid. Text-wise, plan on about 7 lines of roughly 29 characters at 8 pt; a UPC-A barcode at 80% scale fits too.

  • Oval
  • 2.5 × 1.5 in oval
  • 63.5 × 38.1 mm
  • 2.95 sq in
2.5 in1.5 in2.5 × 1.5 in oval= 1 inch (scale) · 63.5 × 38.1 mm

100 labels: $66.79 · setup $45.00

Price table

QuantityRoll labelsPer labelSheet labels
100$69.26$0.693$66.79
250$89.19$0.357$86.01
500$103.69$0.207$99.98
1,000$92.77$0.093$89.46
2,500$114.84$0.046$110.74
5,000$181.63$0.036$175.14

CAD, matte white, pre-tax · +$45.00 setup/design

Good uses for the 2.5 × 1.5 in oval size

Tops of 8 oz candle tin lids

The 2.9 in usable top takes it with a 0.2 in margin all round.

Lid label: 86 mm wide-mouth lid

Sits inside the 3.2 in flat area with 0.35 in of rim showing – no lifting at the edge.

Event and giveaway stickers

At 2.9 sq in they go in mailers and swag bags without adding weight.

Return address

Name, street and postcode across 7 lines of up to 29 characters.

Design notes

Guide lines first: 2.375 × 1.375 in for content, 788 × 488 px for the full bleed canvas, 7 pt minimum type. Only about 78% of the 2.5 × 1.5 box is label – keep blocks of text near the centre.

The 2.5 × 1.5 in oval wants a flat spot of 2.75 × 1.75 in – roughly 70 mm – to sit without wrinkles.

Over 2.25 × 1.5 in oval, 2.5 × 1.5 in oval offers 11% extra label area – the next size, 2.5 × 1.75 in oval, is 17% roomier. Expect around $7.85 more per 1,000 for the larger 2.5 × 1.75 in oval.

What 2.5 × 1.5 in oval labels can be printed on

MaterialFinish (vs. matte white)
White paperMatte, Gloss +6%
Clear (transparent)Standard (included) +14%
Freezer-grade whiteStandard (included) +22%

Roll counts for 2.5 × 1.5 in oval

CoreMax. roll diameterUp to (approx.)
3″ core (standard)10″8,000 labels
1″ core5″2,100 labels

Approximate, single lane, 3 mm gap

Good to know

Can a barcode fit on 2.5 × 1.5 in oval labels?

It does – UPC-A at 80% scale with its quiet zones, and about 0.4 in of height left over. Black bars on a white background scan best; avoid red bars.

What is the price of 2.5 × 1.5 in oval labels?

Today's engine price: 100 roll labels $69.26, 1,000 labels $92.77, roughly $0.093 apiece. Setup is $45.00 per artwork.

How are 2.5 × 1.5 in oval labels wound?

One across on the roll, up to roughly 8,000 per 3″ core (2,100 on a 1″ core). You pick the unwind direction in the builder.

What resolution is needed for 2.5 × 1.5 in oval labels?

300 dpi: 788 × 488 px. That covers the 2.625 × 1.625 in bleed area; vector PDF or SVG avoids resolution worries altogether.

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