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4.5 × 1 in labels
114 × 25 mm in metric: 4.5 × 1 in is a slim strip about 4.5 times as long as it is tall offering 4.5 sq in. It is a natural fit for a wrap around the 2 oz Boston round (5.05 in round) and a standard 1.25 in shelf-edge channel. For copy, count on about 5 lines of roughly 73 characters at 8 pt. Searching for 1x4.5? That is this label rotated; the price is identical.
- Rectangle
- 4.5 × 1 in
- 114.3 × 25.4 mm
- 4.5 sq in
Smallest run 100 = $76.70, setup $45.00 extra
Live prices for 4.5 × 1 in labels
| Quantity | Roll labels | Per label | Sheet labels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $79.54 | $0.795 | $76.70 |
| 250 | $97.65 | $0.391 | $94.16 |
| 500 | $111.76 | $0.224 | $107.77 |
| 1,000 | $105.71 | $0.106 | $101.93 |
| 2,500 | $133.79 | $0.054 | $129.01 |
| 5,000 | $204.00 | $0.041 | $196.72 |
CAD, matte white, pre-tax · +$45.00 setup/design
Who orders 4.5 × 1 in labels
Wraps for 2 oz Boston rounds
On a 2 oz Boston round (about 1.6 in across) the 4.5 in side runs round the body with 0.55 in to spare where the ends meet.
Price channel strips
Fits the common 1.25 in shelf molding (0.25 in clearance) with 4.5 in for item name and price.
Lot and best-before strips
A 4.5 × 1 band holds a date, lot number and a 30-character note.
Spine and edge labels
Drawer fronts and file spines take the 1 in height; one 8 pt line holds 73 characters.
Layout tip
Design to 1388 × 338 px at 300 dpi, keep important type inside 4.375 × 0.875 in, and use 7 pt as the smallest size. On the 2 oz Boston round, leave the last 0.25 in of each end plain so the seam never cuts through words.
Flat use: 4.75 × 1.25 in of face. Wrap use: about 1.51 in across or more, with 4.5 in going round.
4.5 × 1 in has 0% more space than 6 × 0.75 in, while 3 × 1.5 in adds 0% more.
Paper and film options for 4.5 × 1 in
| Material | Finish (vs. matte white) |
|---|---|
| White paper | Matte, Gloss +6% |
| Clear (transparent) | Standard (included) +14% |
| Freezer-grade white | Standard (included) +22% |
Roll counts for 4.5 × 1 in
| Core | Max. roll diameter | Up to (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3″ core (standard) | 10″ | 11,500 labels |
| 1″ core | 5″ | 3,000 labels |
Rough count: single file with a 3 mm gap
Frequently asked
Can a barcode fit on 4.5 × 1 in labels?
Not a retail UPC-A, which needs roughly 1.2 × 0.85 in at minimum scale. Use a 0.7 in QR code or a compact Code 128 stock number.
What will 4.5 × 1 in stickers cost me?
Budget $79.54 for 100 or $105.71 for a thousand ($0.106 per sticker), plus a single $45.00 setup charge.
Do 4.5 × 1 in labels work in a label dispenser?
Yes. Ask for a 3″ core for table-top dispensers (about 11,500 a roll) or a 1″ core for handheld ones (about 3,000).
Which file types work for 4.5 × 1 in label artwork?
PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG or JPG. For raster files use 1,388 × 338 px (300 dpi), which matches the 4.625 × 1.125 in bleed size.
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